Are you someone who works long hours to get the job done and keep the boss happy, but does not actually tell anyone just how much overtime you are doing? Are you burnt out?
Like a lot of managers and executives, you may have times of high workloads where extra hours become the norm for short periods of time. However, if the short periods are turning into long periods of time or even worse all the time, it is time to be honest with yourself, and the boss. Hiding how long you are working does not allow the company to actually realize just how much work you are doing, and that you likely need to hire someone else (even if only part time) to help or re-evaluate the position. If you fear telling your boss about working longer hours, for fear you may be fired, then you chose how to proceed. My goal is to provide you options only. Here is a list of things you can do:
1 - face your fear head on and talk to your boss about the continual longer hours
2 - go to someone else, like Human Resources, to see what your options are
3 - simply ask for an assistant / request an additional head
4 - work only the hours you are willing to (within reason of course)
5 - seek out other employment
6 - do nothing
7 - complete a time study then determine what the time wasters are and try to eliminate or avoid them
8 - review the job description and ensure it is still accurate
9 - review the tasks you do and determine if what you are doing is really needed. Think about unnecessary reports, meetings, etc that perhaps you can ask your boss about not doing.
This is not a complete list and I do not suggest one over another as again, I am not here to tell you what you need to do, but to assist you by providing some options.
If you need help with this or in what decision you need to make for you, please contact me for a free 15 mins consult. tara@twinlifecoaching.ca.
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