"No" is a word that must never be negotiated, because the person who chooses not to hear it is trying to control you. . . Declining to hear "no" is a signal that someone is either seeking control or refusing to relinquish it.
My brother applied for work, but was told by the company that it had more employees than it needed. My brother said, "Don't worry. The little bit of work I do won't be noticed !!!"