Question:
Is there a way to tactfully tell my boss that I feel that I do more work than they do? I feel that my boss relies on me to do their job also and I KNOW that they 'push off' work to me and others. It does bother me when they ignore work or work opportunities just so that they don't have to do it. I don't mind being busy, but I do mind constantly picking up someone's slack. Any ideas?
Answers:
Are you able to get your work done without being stressed out by the extra work load? If so- I would just take it as experience and use it against them later on, or use it for better employment opportunities later on.
Try asking for more money- tell them you understand you are taking on more responsibilities due to their own "busy schedules" and would like to be compensated for it.
Or, if you are unable to complete your work without a ton of stress because of what they are loading on to you, let them know politely that you cannot handle the extra work load because of stress-- make sure you tell them it is causing you distress and document everything so that if they retaliate on you, you can take it to their bosses or to the labor/employment development dept. of your state.
Be honest and up front about it, as well as tactful so as not to jeopardize your position.
Or, take the skills you've learned from doing their work and apply for their job(s) or apply somewhere else for more money.
Good luck.
if u get a good idea let me know. my boss does this to me as well.
Unfortunately that seems to be the way the world works. If you say something about it, then you are a trouble maker. Hope it goes better for you though. Sorry I can't be much help.
If you goto him and tell him your worry and he does not seem to care, then goto his immediate supervisor. If that doens't work, work your way all the way to the top, even the CEO if you have to.
Punch him in the face or throw a rubber chicken at his coffee mug.
You SHOULD do more work than your boss. It frees your boss to make the important decisions and devote time to strategy and planning.
All companies work like this, and if they don't, they aren't efficient. Middle management is the worst, because you have to deal with the grunt work AND tactfully work strategy and planning into your workload.
You have three choices:
1) Deal with it and eventually you'll be in a higher position
2) Voice your opinion and be seen as someone bucking the "team" atmosphere.
3) Quit and start your own company.
Tell your boss exactly how you feel.
nicely tell your boss, that your work load is a bit over bearing, and you desire a wage increase to cover it.
Don't complain unless you are being forced to work overtime without extra pay.
That is a VERY good question.i guess you need to talk to him. No matter how you confront the situation it is gunna suck. I would talk to them, explain the situation from your point of view, but keep in mind not to say anything to get in trouble. Don't beat around the bush though, if you're going to say something, do it. Its a tough one, but good luck!
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