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What does “wear many hats” mean at work?
“A hat collection is not a job description.” — Arthur
Original
“You must be comfortable wearing many hats.”
Plain English
“You will handle customer enquiries, update the website and help with orders.”
What the wording leaves out
It means one person will do several kinds of work. That can be enjoyable in a small team, or a sign that the role has unclear limits.
What to check
Ask which tasks take most of the week, who decides priorities and what support is available.
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