As a community manager who's also an empath, I'm really finding it hard to deal with people on a professional level. I need to be more assertive with my coworkers. Deadlines are unmet and it's reflecting poorly on the social media front. I plan on quitting and letting another person deal with the problem. Am I jumping the gun here? Community managers, how do you handle this?

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If your team is not supporting you, I think it's best you find employment elsewhere. This only adds to your stress, and it is not worth it.

I don't think you're jumping the gun. You obviously care about doing a good job, but it seems like it's just you. Try to stick it out for a bit and see if things improve.

It's understandable to feel like quitting may be the right answer, but before taking that step I would advise you to consider other solutions. For instance, it's important to communicate clearly and set realistic expectations with your coworkers.

You should take time to reflect on what is causing deadlines to go unmet and brainstorm ways to better prioritize tasks or get more support from your team.

Focus on strategies for managing stress so you can stay energized and productive when tackling this challenge.

You need to solve your internal conflicts first. You cannot effectively handle the issue if you are not in your best state. Ask for help and assistance from your trusted colleagues.

Start working on it as early as possible. You don't want your performance to be affected, right? They just need a little push from you.

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