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Resist staying late to please project manager

Told to stay late to please project manager, but project manager is fine with leaving on time

What I wish I knew
"Communicate expectations clearly from the start"
If I could tell you one thing
"Set clear boundaries and communicate them assertively"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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