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Is it just the nature of business now a days to have more work then you can possibly get done? I graduated college about 6 years ago and it feels like I have been barely able to keep my head above water ever since. It really stresses me out because it feels like I could work 60+ hours a week and still have more to do. Lately I have been looking around and it seams like everyone else is in the same predictment. It feels like if someone where to tell me they got all their work done then I would just think they don't have enough to do.
Because of all the downsizing is it just normal to have way too much then you can actually do?
In the same boat. Im a writer/editor and when the VP's admin assistant left 9 months ago, I took on all of her job responsibilities (on top of mine-without monetary compensation mind you) because my company didn't have the money (aka didn't want to spend the money) to replace her.
I'm not in the same position as you guys but I had an intersting conversation with somoene about this.
Basically what happened over the past few years was that companies were tightening their belt by eliminating positions. Someone had to take over that work. So now we have increased productivity. Embrace it, because it's all the US has now over the global markets. We can get more done in a man-week than any other country.
We may get done more per week due to tools, processes, infrastructure, but we don't always get more done per dollar.
Obviously the hourly rates are different. That's why I was talking about productivity vs time and not vs cost. This OP was talking about the lack of time to get everything done.
Obviously the hourly rates are different. That's why I was talking about productivity vs time and not vs cost. This OP was talking about the lack of time to get everything done.
Its going to take a major war to get us out of this situation we are in. We are in a race to the bottom, the whole idea is to work less hours for more money not the other way around. I dont want to be more productive I want more time off with the money to enjoy it and there will reach a point where people are fed up enough that the other shoe will drop.
No, I am not able to get my work done and I'm about at the end of my rope..I'm working 6 days a week 11-12 hours a day and I can't keep up-I've never taken a lunch I heat up my lunch and go back to work...I'm exhausted....
Yes, things have gotten worse with the recession for those who are fortunate enough to still have jobs. But at least in my line of work, there is always going to be way more than one can possibly accomplish. I'm not in a job that has well-defined tasks; it's more of an ad hoc problem-solving situation. So what becomes essential for me is to prioritize tasks by understanding which ones will drive the biggest value and which ones can take a back seat - and then effectively and forcefully communicate and explain the trade-offs to my superiors and business partners. It still translates into long hours at times, and it doesn't always work "perfectly" - but it has helped me a lot and ultimately has enhanced others' opinion of me. It's my way of trying to take charge of my situation to the extent possible.
Its going to take a major war to get us out of this situation we are in. We are in a race to the bottom, the whole idea is to work less hours for more money not the other way around. I dont want to be more productive I want more time off with the money to enjoy it and there will reach a point where people are fed up enough that the other shoe will drop.
It's not as bad as you make it sound. I used to work long hours, got fed up, started my own business, and now work short out. I could have just worked long hours and complained, but fortunately we have choices and options.
Yes, things have gotten worse with the recession for those who are fortunate enough to still have jobs. But at least in my line of work, there is always going to be way more than one can possibly accomplish. I'm not in a job that has well-defined tasks; it's more of an ad hoc problem-solving situation. So what becomes essential for me is to prioritize tasks by understanding which ones will drive the biggest value and which ones can take a back seat - and then effectively and forcefully communicate and explain the trade-offs to my superiors and business partners. It still translates into long hours at times, and it doesn't always work "perfectly" - but it has helped me a lot and ultimately has enhanced others' opinion of me. It's my way of trying to take charge of my situation to the extent possible.
As long as you enjoy what you do, cheers!
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