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d) Tell your boss what can be done realistically in 2 weeks and what timeframe it will take to do the full "Project".

You have two things... a request and a time frame. If they don't match? Admitting you suck isn't a realistic option. It's a lie to start with and it helps no one. Lying to your boss ("Sure, I'll get what I said would take 4 months done in two weeks") helps no one either.

Helps if you have some "street cred" to back up your claims... and you won't get that by saying "I suck" or "Sure thing boss".



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