How do you deal with a manager that keeps piling work on you even though you have explained you don’t have capacity and have walked them through the time it takes for every task you have? My manager mentioned when it’s busy season it may be hard because I have to decide between personal engagements vs work. The thing is it’s always busy season.

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Is it possible to ask them politely where to shift focus? Without saying "No. I wont" More like " Whats next?" Kinda try to not sound rude tone doing it though which may be tough.

Usually when I ask what to prioritize first, they respond with 2-3 things. I could do a better job of pushing back in those conversations, but I always feel uncomfortable doing that.

Perhaps ask for deadlines and more guidance as to what to prioritise? If it’s not given, I feel like that’s a bit of a red flag. we all only have so much time in the day.

It’s a very big red flag to me. They expect me to work late or on weekends but not them because they have kids. That excuse has never made sense to me.

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