This is a difficult balance for me. You are taught that taking on every responsibility and project possible will prove your worth, talents and skills in the workplace, but I beg to differ. Why would the company promote me if I already do everything they want and more for a lower price and no office? I partially blame my lack of assertion on my old manager because she never had my back. If I was being overworked or bullied, another bully was not the person to go to for help. I think learning to say “no” sometimes is valued even more in today’s work climate than being a yes-man all the time.