I have 6 total analyst positions. Of those 6, we have 2 vacant positions. My boss expects the the same amount of productivity from 4 people as what we would see from 6. I keep telling her that is not possible. Am I wrong? I'm at loss on how to talk to her. She wants me to do the work of an analyst on top of my work as the manager of the unit. Again expects the same output from as 6 people. Any input would be great.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Are you guys hiring for the two vacant spots. It’s hard to manage expectations of bosses when it comes to amount of work and lack of resource resources

like

Of course that is what your boss expects. They always somehow expect you to do more with less. That is honestly so unrealistic.

like

All things considered if you’re a manager it’s your job to arrange a work flow that’ll work for the team but are also expected to take over for now until the vacancies are filled now this work should also be split with the team but that’s just how it goes sometimes it’s typically why managers have to be good at the jobs they supervise

like

I would additionally suggest getting yourself involved in the hiring process even maybe bringing some people you know in who can do the job to interview so it can be remedied as soon as possible because if you do it for too long they’ll think they don’t need 6 people

like

You are correct that expecting the same output from 4 people (and yourself doing analyst work) as from 6 is unrealistic. Try shifting the conversation with your boss from a debate about what is possible to a discussion about prioritizing based on current capacity.

like

Wow, she's asking for burnout. Things happen and you have to do your best but without support?

Related Posts

Hi fishes,

I received an offer from big 4 with 60% hike. My managers wants to retain and I asked them to match if you want me to be retained.
Now I got a call from GPM yesterday. He used harsh words like "being greedy" "selfish" etc and offered me 30% in the end.
I politely declined but he asked me to reconsider as he said "it would be unfair for the org for you to leave so soon."

Let me know a proper response.

Also what do you think of this behavior by GPM?

likefunny

FT: Looking for an editorial designer with a background in illustration to work at a startup. About 2-4 experience. DM for details.

like

Is there anyone who joined zs recently and facing issue regarding login in virtual desktop or outlook??

A close family member recently passed away and my grief is reflected in my work. I’ve started making careless mistakes, I can’t focus, and I find it impossible to put in a full day’s work. How long did grief impact your research?

like

You guys should check out the project J4BBAFORMS. It’s machine generated art. Very interesting stuff!

like

I resigned 3 months ago at Infosys and joined Accenture. If I want to join back to Infosys now can I apply?

Is there any minimum time to stay for rejoining?

Confession Friday!!: Tell us something your girlfriend/boyfriend/partner doesn’t know you did/said/think. 🟢🟢🟢

like
like

DDB San Francisco. Yay or nay? Why...

like

Joining IBM in December. under 30% tax-slab.
How is my tax calculated, will IBM ask for my prev. comp Form16? (or my ctc is prorated for Dec,Jan,Feb,Mar)
at least for the 4 months of this FY I need full sal. in hand.
How to proceed. I wish my JB comes without tax deduction.

Hello my lovely IBM colleagues 👋🏻👋🏻

What is the process of getting the shift allowance??

Do we just need to clock in our hours in Workday and Time@IBM?

Or is there any other step to be completed?

like

My husband has 3+ years of experience specializing in PL/SQL Development. Anyone have a lead for remote PL/SQL jobs? He's mostly looking on LinkedIn and working with recruiters, but is there better places to look? ZipRecruiter?

like

Hello London folk. There’s a lot of great chat about diversity in adland on fishbowl, but it’s all very US based. So I’ve just started a bowl on diversity in London specifically - 9qo8f

like

Do NOT claim you are "colorblind" in the workplace. 1. DE&I knowledge is now a core leadership competency. Colorblind claims will earn you the reputation of being DEI-ignorant at best & racist at worst. 2. Colorblindness within the context of workplace diversity is an obvious lie. You do NOT want to be painted as an intellectually dishonest leader. 3. Colorblind claims signal that you lack the leadership skills & vocabulary to have key conversations. Ask questions here, in this safe space.

Post Photo
likesmart

LTI-Larsen & Toubro Infotech is Hiring
Drive on 1st OCT.
**Last 2 Days Left to Apply**
*DM your Email id with JobName to Apply*

Post Photo

My company is looking for a content management systems that will help manage blog creation, and can be used to assign and monitor progress of completion for blogs. Does anyone have any suggestions?

like

Has anyone recently joined Airtel Digital as a ReactJS developer?Airtel

Happy to join a group that’s about the medical field .. I’m thinking of moving to Memphis .. anyone know the rate for a CCMA .. 17 yrs in pediatrics dept

like

Don't you guys think this bowl serving no purpose , like till now not a single post regarding job opportunities offering complete remote . No proper news posting regarding remote jobs.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal