08/06/2025
“Can you handle this real quick before the weekend?”
Oh sure, let me just cancel my Friday, my sanity, and possibly my entire will to live.
There’s always that one “urgent” request that magically appears at 4:57 PM — with the expectation that you’ll drop everything and deliver by 5:01.
But here’s a smoother way to handle it without losing your mind:
👉 “Totally get the urgency. If it’s critical, I can shift things around. Otherwise, I’ll make it top priority Monday morning — sound fair?”
It sets the tone, keeps you professional, and protects your boundaries.
Would you actually use that response?
Drop a ✅ or 🚫 in the comments — and tag someone who always gets the Friday fire drill.