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You are setting healthy boundaries for you, kudos to you. If she’s a smart manager she will realize that over work and burnouts are not sustainable strategies for talent retention and business continuity.
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Thank you for this, I’m sitting on an early call thinking about how I’m hungry and can’t eat breakfast and that I didn’t eat dinner last night because I got home late and went to bed to get up early and this is just not ok
Change your calendar availability in Outlook from 8-5. Decline meetings outside of those hours. Tell your boss you need hours outside of the work day to complete with that can’t get done during normal hours due to too many meetings, too many competing priorities, and that you’ll need her guidance going forward with properly prioritizing your workload. Let her know you have obligations before 8am and after 5pm that prevent you from being at with late. Start adding recurring meetings to your calendar to block those times for walks, lunch, dinner, etc - however you see fit. I started doing that and didn’t feel bad. The reality is no one will prioritize you unless you do it for yourself. But certainly start protecting your physical and mental health by setting boundaries.
I hope the delivery is much better than that. You should speak up if you’re about to get burnt out but need better delivery
My guess here is they are getting a lot of value from you relative to your pay. They probably won't fire you but if they don't help resolve the issue you need to find new work.
If you are in your 20's they will likely try to burn you regardless.
If waking up at 4am to make a 630 meeting is because of a commute then I wouldn't blame work for where you choose to live.
Honestly why would you care. Sounds like they over work you. Look elsewhere, realize you value, and stop being worried about being fired. Worry about what you wrote about.
Please let us know what she says and…hope you are doing okay 🙏
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She responded I should take time during the day- she’ll cover my 12-1 call so I can leave. (I have 11-12 and 1-230 so this does not help me much I mean maybe I’ll actually get a lunch break which I don’t get?) and she scheduled a call to all Fri
Please take care of your body and mind . Take sick days , disability leave if you have to . Let us know how you progress and what your boss says .
No that isn't okay. Set a call with your manager while you are on this call and list a few things she can take off your plate to lighten your load. Make it easier for her to help you.
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Now that I write it out it seems very common sense and idk why I’m figuring it out now and my top management wasn’t like … wait. 🤦♀️
No job, role or manager is perfect. If you find you're not being heard (i.e. things are not changing - but recognize change does not happen overnight) then maybe its not the right fit. But dont ruin your reputation by throwing a tantrum and expecting them to change either. Ultimately some roles require a lot of hours. If its not working for you, you should find something that fits your lifestyle and budget. Sometimes no matter what you say, theres nothing that can change. You have to be the one to change (even if that means changing roles) - you can only contorl yourself.
You might want to ensure a clear and direct line of communication. For example, this was the expectation when I joined (if in fact it was the expectation they communicated) and this is the current actual situation. Has the expectation changed, if so, will I be expected to work x hours on a daily basis. See what they say. Talk in facts, do your best to not get emotional and avoid assumptions. Hopefully they will respond with honest direct communication back. And then the ball is in your court as to what steps you want to take to proceed. Take ownership of your career and what you want.
I don’t think they can fire you for it, but you want to stay professional with your manager - after all if you do end up staying, they will have the biggest influence over your tenure there.. and managers definitely speak to each other. If I bring a problem to my manager, I like to offer a solution with it, so they don’t feel like like the complaint box.
Maybe schedule a 1-on-1 with them and go through what they can do to help ease your schedule. Pinpoint what exactly is causing you to have these long hours. If there are others on your team who are not pulling their weight or maybe a junior person, they will likely pass it on to them.
If you keep calm you will be fine. Be prepared to have a productive conversation about what flexibility you can offer, and what concessions you might reasonably get in return.
Eg, 7am call might mean leaving/logging out at 3.30pm that day (& you could go to the gym, relax in the evening).
It seems from your other posts your boss may be able to make concessions, and is not necessarily looking for long hours, so long as work gets done.
Some of this may be within your own control around how you manage your time, particularly if you are working remotely. But important to set boundaries too for times when you are not expected to be available.
I doubt they will fire you. I am so sorry to hear this. Please take care of yourself. At the end of the day YOU are the priority.
I would have tried having a conversation first if I were you but I don’t think they can fire you over this
Then if the situation really degenerates good to have something in writing I’d guess… best of luck!
Don’t think it’s fireable. It’s good your setting boundaries and letting your boss know. Otherwise nothing would change and when it does it might be too late. Personally as a manager I would appreciate that you’re bringing this to my attention so we can work together to support you. Don’t leave it all with the manager though. Be supportive too and work together to find a solution.
I think meeting face to face or at least a call to express your feelings would have been more appropriate approach. At this point, I would pick up a phone and call your manager.
Good luck!
I hope they’re flexible with you.
I don’t think anything is wrong with standing up for yourself, and opening the lines of communication. I don’t think that you will get fired, however I don’t know your leadership team and the company culture. If she is a good leader she will hear you and make compromises so that you feel valued, and even if it’s providing coaching on time management or ways to delegate with other members on your team. Next position you get into you may want to do some work around your boundaries, and understanding the position, and what it requires. I’m sorry you’re being treated this way. I also don’t think you’re making a tantrum, you’re being pro active and asking for support from your leadership team which is what they get paid the $$$$$ for. How long have you been in this role?