Message #49598

[gee4]

Hey, and don't I know only too well how you feel!  Boss #2 called me from London this morning asking did I book coffee for his concall this morning?  He also asked me to reschedule a flight for him next week as he has to be home for his son's birthday.  Now forgive me if I don't have my crystal ball with me this week, but unless he communicates, I cannot read his mind.

I think at this time of year we all go a bit cranky and when bosses take advantage and want everything completed this side of Xmas, they tend to put extra pressure on us and don't consider our already huge workload.  If you're like me you tend to keep going and promise the world.  I never refuse anyone anything and that is my problem.  Sometimes we have to learn to say no, and mean it by carrying out our actions.

My opinion is that you have to vent this to someone, HR or a line manager or one of your bosses.  It they don't know how you are feeling, they won't be able to do anything.  If you are really that unhappy I would start looking for something else.  Who knows what the new year will bring.  We've all been in crappy jobs, working for crappy people - honestly I've been there so I know first hand.  If you start applying for other jobs now it will pay off sooner.

For now, try not to worry so much.  At the end of the day only you and your health will suffer cos once you're out on sick leave, the others will realise how good a job you did and how they took you for granted.  Believe me, taking some time out for yourself can only be a good thing.

G