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Advice needed quickly

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Workmeltdown · 31/07/2025 21:58

Had a meltdown at work today. My workload has increased by over 100% & i can't cope. Its affecting my health, physically & mentally. Have had regular monthly meetings with my manager & asked for help & been told no. This week a colleague told me they haven't enough to do & had offered to help me & been told no. So what do I do now?
Work tomorrow as normal.
Take the day off.
Go off sick.
I've decided I can't keep going in this job & will look for something else but don't know what to do right now

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slightlydistrac · 02/08/2025 19:32

Workmeltdown · 02/08/2025 06:14

My workload has increased due to the business being busier. I am the only person who does what I do & weekly figures are collated so it's easy to see the upward trend. A year ago we were told they are aware of how busy we are & if you're struggling to speak to to your line manager. I have done this on a monthly basis since then. Other departments have employed more staff but I have been told mine doesn't justify another person. Apart from the stress this makes me feel undervalued, like my role is not important. They talk the talk about mental health & work/life balance but the reality is they just don't care.All my overtime is unpaid so they're laughing.

Have you ever sat down and worked out exactly how many extra hours you are doing a month? I bet your true hourly rate is shockingly poor. I'm guessing that you aren't in a particularly high-paid role and it could be that your actual hourly rate takes you below NMW. If your employer is allowing that to happen, they are breaking the law.

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Workmeltdown · 03/08/2025 08:23

yellowcupofhappy · 01/08/2025 13:15

I was you OP. I got signed off sick and it has completely changed my life.

How did it change your life? Did you ever go back?

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