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Push Back on Scope Professionally

Say "that's too much" at work without sounding difficult.

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Help me push back on extra work / unrealistic scope. WHAT'S BEING ASKED: [[REQUEST]] WHY IT'S A PROBLEM: [[CONSTRAINT]] (time, priorities, capacity) WHAT I CAN OFFER INSTEAD: [[ALTERNATIVE]] Write a response that: - Shows I want to help (not just refusing) - Makes the tradeoff visible ("if I do X, then Y slips — which matters more?") - Proposes a realistic alternative or timeline - Stays collaborative and calm Give me the message + the one line that makes the tradeoff clear.
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