Are you trying to do more and more with the same (or less) resources? Are you doing the job that someone else used to do - on top of the job you were already doing?
If you are the boss, there isn't a lot you can do to lessen your workload without hiring an assistant our outsourcing/automating some of the general administrative tasks
But, what if you *are* the assistant, and the boss is piling more and more on your plate? Communication is key. Try these strategies to keep a happy work relationship and prevent overwhelm/burnout:
- Ask for clarity in your job title, role in the business and responsibilies - in writing if possible. That way if things change, you have a guideline to refer back to.
- Know not only what you are expected to do, but why and by when. Knowing the underlying intention can help prioritize tasks.
- If you are given an 'emergency' task, check in whether it is more important than what you were working on already or if it should wait.
- Ask for feedback, don't wait for someone to offer it. Know how your progress and success will be measured.
- Identify if there are things you need to know in order to perform better & make a plan to get the information or build your skills. Usually, these tasks must be done on your own time, but add value to you not just in your current job, but future work as well.
- Keep things in perspective - there is only so much you can do, so just focus on doing the best you can. If you can't meet an expectation or deadline, let the boss know right away!
- Find ways to chill. Take a 5 minute stretch break, eat outside (weather permitting), have a dance party in your head. Try to keep work from taking over your personal life as well.
Know that the skills you are developing now may help you run your own business one day!
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