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Yes, it does depend a lot on the environment.

Many cases, the stakeholders don't have an appreciation for what you're suggesting or even the consideration to balance your workload:

"Oh, thanks for bringing the problem to my attention, let me just add that to your massive pile of work and make it a P1 like everything else - and this problem space is also now your responsibility forever because you're (in my mind) the expert on it"

- unfortunately, there are many managers that operate this way. Just clueless.

That's why i always advocate a cautious, cynical, self preserving approach but again depends on the env and your relationships.



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