How to Say No to Your Boss Without Hurting Your Career
50 word-for-word scripts for setting boundaries at work, with family and about money, without guilt or over-explaining.
Instant PDF download. Save it to your phone.
Does this sound like you?
- Saying yes to one more project before you’ve thought it through
- Checking Teams at 9 p.m. in case something needs you
- Watching someone else present your work while you stay quiet
- Feeling guilty when family asks to borrow money again
You know you need boundaries. This pack gives you the exact words, ones that protect your time and your reputation.
For nearly twenty years I managed risk for a billion-dollar company. I was the one everyone counted on. I ran three teams with no extra title or pay. I said yes when I wanted to say no.
These are the words I wish I had used years earlier.
Twana Anderson
What’s inside
- 50 scripts in 8 sections. Extra work, boundaries with your boss, a toxic boss, someone taking credit for your work, a boss who disrespects you, saying no when you’re overloaded, family asking to borrow money, and short nos for your personal life.
- A risk level on every script. Start with a warm Low risk no. Move up to Medium or High only when you need to.
- A four-step check before you send anything. It comes from my years managing business risk.
- Know Your Number. A simple way to find how many months your household could cover without a paycheck.
“Hi [Name], thank you for sending this over. To take on [new task] by [date], something on my current list will need to move. Here is what I’m working on now. [Task A], due [date]. [Task B], due [date]. Which one would you like me to pause or push back?”
How it works
- Download the PDF right after checkout.
- Find the situation you’re facing and pick a Low risk script.
- Fill in the brackets and use it this week.
The next time the ask comes, you’ll know what to say. You’ll say it calmly.
At checkout, you can add Stop Checking Work After Hours for $17. It’s a 15-minute shutdown plan with quiet-hour settings for Teams, Outlook, iPhone and Android.
Questions
How do I get it?
Right after checkout, you’ll get an email with a link to download the PDF. Save it to your phone.
Will these work for my job?
Every script uses brackets for names, dates and tasks. You fill them in to fit your workplace.
Is this legal advice?
No. The scripts are for education. If you’re facing harassment, discrimination or retaliation, talk with HR or an employment attorney.
Can I get a refund?
All sales are final because this is an instant digital download. If your file won’t open, reply to your receipt email and we’ll fix it.