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In my experience it’s best to raise your hand. At the end of the day, your team is there to deliver positive outcomes for clients—not to test you to see if you survive a death march.
I’ve been in that position before—I call it “the belly of the beast.” Don’t feel any shame about reaching out for help.
Thanks! I hope it goes well! I have always been able to handle these types of situations, but we will see how it goes.
It’s OK to ask for help. Determine the most effective ways to collaborate with your teammates and implement workflows that allow each member to work to their potential while supporting personal well-being.
We will see how it goes. I feel that the whole team is at capacity. I don't know if they will be able to help me...
As long as you feel like you’re managing your time the best you can, be transparent with you manager about your workload. A lot of times they may not realize how much is on your plate if the work isn’t projects they also directly touch on. The sad reality is that, yeah, your company may do nothing about it, but if there are negative repercussions like a demotion, maybe that company isn’t worth staying at.
I was across 4 brands at one point, spoke up about it being insane and got limited to two brands which was far better. Over time one of those brands had clients that required more attention, so I asked to be move to only that brand. I ended up getting promoted about the same time and because I was able to really focus down into my brand, it benefitted the client relationship, gave me the opportunity to fine tune the skills I already had, and grow into new areas.
That is good advice! I feel that people are just used to not valuing their time and are ok constantly working overtime without being paid.
Consider your priorities, in terms of managing tasks at work but also your personal life. Compare how long you expect your workload to remain heavy to an honest assessment of your personal limits. Think about professional priorities such as preferred projects as well as personal priorities like family and health.
Thanks! Yes, I definitely need to reassess my situation! Thanks for the response!
Understanding your own abilities and limitations can help you manage a heavy workload by providing a framework for how much work you can realistically handle. Try engaging in self-awareness exercises and pausing periodically to evaluate your current workload and how it affects you.
Thanks for the response. I don't want people to doubt my abilities and not be on track for a promotion.
You should also feel empowered to have that exact conversation with your boss. Open conversations will almost always lead to great solutions. They may have ideas or work arounds that you are not already aware of.
I will do that this upcoming week! Wish me luck! And thanks for the advice.
It’s in account man dna to feel like this I’m so sorry. Typically if you feel like you have too much on your plate working extra hours shows you’re aspirational. Side note most of the people giving you the work so you’re working extra hours have x10 the amount of support so always say it takes me twice as long hence why I’m below you so I’ll need more time. Be confident man account management is people pleasing x10 use your charm a bit and make managers fall in love with you doing the bare minimum speaking from 3-4+years of experience fall in love with the job make it work for you and get promoted slowly within the same company
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I did, and I just asked for it to be lightened - at this point, I don't need to prove myself nor do I need to burden myself with work because other people aren't stepping up. I think a few late nights here adn there is fine to provide dedication and whatever...but when it becomes the norm, that's not ok
I know! That is something that I'm not ok with. That it becomes the norm. The pay is good but not extraordinary to always work overtime.
I totally relate to feeling like you have too much work on your plate. It can be challenging, but the key is to stay organized and proactive. Start by making a to-do list and prioritizing your tasks based on their importance and deadlines. Then, have an open and honest conversation with your manager and let them know your concerns. They may be able to offer additional support or reassign some of your projects to other team members.
When you have too much work, it cannot be easy to know how to handle it. One approach is to be proactive and communicate openly with your manager. Let them know your concerns and ask for their advice on prioritizing your workload.