1) Lil' we want you to do this job. The job requires a fair bit of travel. But we're cutting back on travel so you can't go.
2) Lil' we want you to travel across the country and give a briefing on xyz. I ask, "Um, this topic seems like it's better suited for someone more senior. Maybe you should send some of the PhD's." Naw, Lil', you'll do fine. Then today: By the way, we're going to send a couple PhD's with you because you're not senior enough.
That just ain't logical. Not logical at all.