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just can't get balance right in part-time role

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IamBitzyVonMuffling · 26/07/2024 09:35

I've been working at this organisation for just over a year. It's part-time and although I have one line manager, I effectively work for two different managers on two separate workstreams. The problem basically comes down to not enough hours to get everything done. I feel permanently stressed and exhausted trying to meet all of the deadlines. It's a fairly junior admin role but it's a small team and so I feel more overwhelmed/greater responsibility than I have in any of my previous (significantly more senior and therefore better paid roles). I took a lower paid role as I wanted more family time/more flexibility and less stress - but this has not proved to be the case.

My line manager is generally supportive but I don't think he has a proper understanding on the extent of my second workstream as this is outside of his area of expertise/responsibility. I also recognise that at least part of the problem is me - I want to perform well and to a high standard and so put in the extra hours to achieve this when I should be saying no - or cutting some corners/standards.

I like the job and the team and want to make it work but struggling to see how to manage it sustainably going forwards. My resentment is building in the background. I've taken some TOIL/unpaid leave over the holidays to spend some quality time with my family (I really was on the verge of quitting due to burnout) and have just realised that I'll end up working late for weeks when I go back to catch up - which will be really stressful (there is no-one to pick up my work whilst I am away.

Any advice welcome, thank you

OP posts:
JDob · 26/07/2024 18:16

Start sticking to your hours. Talk to both managers. Think about changing jobs.

SilverGlitterBaubles · 27/07/2024 20:10

It sounds like you are doing a full time role in part time hours. You need to be honest with your employer about what you can realistically achieve each day and stop working extra to make up for the fact that they are expecting more for less.

KevinTerry · 27/07/2024 22:44

I'm so sorry you're facing this problem and situation in general. I used to be like you, overworked, very tired to do everything for the best result...But my advice to you, find new remote part time job that will be much better in terms of conditions, and where you will be a really happy person. I'm sure your boss just knows that you're a very soft and conscientious person who can get a lot of work done....

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