Would it be good to start scoping future work out myself as an Intern while my IM is on PTO?

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My IM is on PTO for a bit but I’m about to complete some stuff that will put my about 3-4 weeks ahead on my project. My next few tasks aren’t scoped out at all, would it be a strong signal if I start dismbiguating these on my own and see if I can get them done? I’m not sure if I should go for this or just ask one of my peers to do it in case I do something wrong. My IM did say that for a high rating he’s going to see if I can solve some tasks that aren’t scoped much in the future but this seems like a good chance to do it right now.

EDIT: To clarify, the level of info the future tasks have now is a title and the template IMs are supposed to use for the tasks not filled out.

Elliot Kang · Accepted Answer

If you're that ahead on your current work, scoping out new stuff or filling in the gaps in existing projects is always a net win. This shows initiative, which you seem to have plenty of, which can only help your rating.

Of course there is the potential plot twist: your manager went on vacation purposely to see what you'd do in their absence.

Would it be good to start scoping future work out myself as an Intern while my IM is on PTO?

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