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Being forced to do something not your area

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TedWilson · 07/07/2024 11:23

I am being forced into a situation for a pitch that I am really uncomfortable with. I have made it patently clear multiple times but just being ignored. So it's a pitch and I am being asked to present on an area that is not my area, I have said multiple times "this is not my area I think you would be better looking at other people" and been ignored. Eventually on Thursday they conceded they may ask someone else. So I chased on Friday for clarity and was told it's still me!
Because the areas are aligned they see it as one but it's not. Think say pitching on treasury when you are a pay roll accountant or pitching on L&D when you are recruitment. It also makes me cross because clearly no one has any idea what I actually do.

I have also said if you want me to do this I need pointers but nothing.

I am really angry that I am being out in this position and it's as though I should be grateful for the opportunity. It's also been thrown upon me to be overnight as part of it which causes further issues.

I feel like I am talking to a series of blank walls and worried I am so angry with it now that I'm just going to lose it if I get the opportunity to talk to anyone. What should I do?

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atticstage · 07/07/2024 12:39

Are there specific people who you could suggest?

If the decision-makers are not experts in this area and therefore don't understand it is specialist not generalist, then you need to explain that to them in specific terms so they understand the consequences of giving it to the wrong person and the benefits of giving it to the right person.

I think you've been too vague in how you've pushed back for them to be able to understand why you're pushing back.

TedWilson · 07/07/2024 14:48

I have suggested other people yes. People whose exact job title matches the area in question (!)

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