[andrewdubinsky]

Do not spend personal money on company projects. That's the same as you taking a cut in pay. Seriously. Don't do this.

If the company cannot afford it the equipment you need to perform your job then you should be out looking for a job. If they can afford it, they should pay for it without issue.

Also, it's worth saying 'No' to things you're asked to do if the request is not realistic given the limitations they have placed on your resources.

Boss: Can you make a skit video about our new product?

You: Not without additional funds to hire talent.

Boss: Use people in the office to save money.

You: No, that doesn't work. It's more expensive when you consider they have to stop doing the job they are getting paid to do and perform a job they are untrained for.

[rasz]

protip: dont say NO to your boss :) If anything say "I cant, because ..." or "Yes, I will need ...".

[joshxyz]

In my experience it's better to say "How am I supposed to do that when XYZ?" where XYZ is a leading sentence about your problem and towards the solution you need.

[musicale]

> "Yes, I will n-

Great, I'll expect it by Monday.