There’s responsibility and then there’s letting yourself be dumped upon!
Being understanding and compassionate does not mean being a doormat.
I remember in my last long-term job, I had a project dumped on me and one could say it was an opportunity to shine but the environment was all wrong and the project itself a no-goer. You can’t sell a vision if no one wants to join you – literally and figuratively.
They say if you want to employ someone, choose the man that’s busy but don’t don’t let yourself fall for everything.
Being discerning is the name of the game.
Say Yes.
Say No.