Too Much Work, and not enough time....

[irish1]

Like many of you, I love my job. I work independently in a large company, and received a substantial promotion this summer. Things have been going very well.

I received two emails yesterday, both for new projects, and both are lengthy. One came from a vice-president (whom I know and respect), and the other came from my boss. Both came out of left field, and I am a little overwhelmed right now.

I travel extensively, and this means my nights (after dinner when I relax) are going to be filled with more writing and power point presentations.

My partner has told me repeatedly that I need to advise them that the work load is getting to me; I usually take the tact that they are paying me a great salary, and I need to do this work. *sigh*

He is afraid I will get sick from the stress; he's probably right.

Does this happen to anyone else? Just wondering if anyone else feels overwhelmed with their jobs.

 

[Nonimus]

I've got three essays, two power-point presentations and 10,000 word dissertation to complete - but my JUB addiction is getting in the way.

 

[Lube]

People who make a lot of money tend not to have the best relationships. You're too busy being successful to have time for your partner.

 

[Nonimus]

i am a student,so luck,haha

Welcome to JUB

 

[joeG23]

You have to negotiate with them, they need to know that they will get the best out of you if you have some balance in your life. Can you arrange things with others to remove some of the load on you? Or find a way of doing the project within a shorter timeframe. Even if you can't, you should timetable in some time for you and your partner.

 

[star-warrior]

Ozzy Osbourne is looking hideous nowadays.

 

[CuriousMonkey]

In IT we say "get the budget" ... and for me that is MOSTLY about getting enough time for me and my crew to do a great job. Working faster, or longer hours, is rarely the best or surest way to aceive a favorable outcome.

I think it is far more professional to let your employer know how many 40-hour work weeks it will take to get a great work product, rather than routinely relying on extraordinary efforts (like extra-long working hours) to get the job done.

 

[irish1]

Wow. Thanks so much for the articulate posts, guys.

I wrote this tread during a minor anxiety attack, and have been working on reports since then.

Just a few additions:

My partner is much more valuable than my job, and we make time for each other every week-end. He supports what I do, knows several of my colleagues, and knows that I (like many men my age) define myself by my work ethic (for good or bad).

I agree totally, that to "work smart, not hard" is the key to any successful business, and actually train on this topic.

The frustrating aspect of my job is that, even thought I am a member of the marketing department, I was promoted from the sales support team, and many people in the upper echelon of management are aware of my credentials, and don't always clear their requests with my boss.

I sent several emails this morning, asking for clarification on timelines and job responsibilities, indicating that my boss is the final arbiter of my work hours.

Again, thanks for the great feedback. My boyfriend and I are having another couple for dinner, and I am the cook, so we will have a great afternoon and evening together.

The week-ends are the best part of the week for me! P.

 

[sixthson]

I think with any career, you have to pay your dues if you want to be successful. The question is, are the dues more than you are willing to pay to have a happy personal life? If your life with your man is suffering, the dues are probably too high.

When you are in a high pressure job, those above you are going to push you to the limit, because that's their job.

Is your job rewarding? Do you love it? Would you be happy in something less stressful, but making less money? What does your man want from you and for the two of you? His opinion matters more than anyone elses.

I doubt very much that at the end of life anyone says "I wish I had worked more and loved less".

 

[Nonimus]

No worries, mate!

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Cool, now I can devote more time to drinking, revelling and spending money i don't have!

 

[sixthson]

Cool, now I can devote more time to drinking, revelling and spending money i don't have!

Yeah, as if anything ever stopped that before.