company.
also be prepared to respond to a “no” by asking for your boss to explain. you need to know if you’re being declined because of your work performance or because of another reason that has nothing to do with you. and if you are declined, ask if there’s a chance of the answer changing in the future.
after thinking, preparing, and practicing, you’re ready to speak with your boss. go in confident, and remember they’re just a person. your boss might be in a position of power, but at the end of the day they’re a human being too. keep an open mind to what your boss says to you, but 