I need some advice about a work issue that I am having. Can anyone share their ideas?
Question:
Both jobs can be completed for the most part at the front desk. The new supv. for the other department is constantly trying to give me work that someone got behind on which was not in the terms of my assignment, she is suggesting that I do 20 hrs in the retirement dept which my boss says thats a no-no. there is no way that I can be away from the front counter for 4 hrs a day and get caught up with my work and w/o inconviencing my co-worker.
Well my assignment ends july 31st. I am thinking about not taking the offer to extend it if it is given. I feel that they are trying to make me do the grunt work that no one else wants to do. I refuse to get behind on my work by helping someone else.
Answer:
You can not have two supervisors. Tell your current supervisor that the other supervisor is trying to tell you what to do. Suggest that all task assignments come from your supervisor and the other supervisor must clear assignments through your boss.
If you become overwhelmed, go to your supervisor to tell him/her everything you have to do. Have the work prioritized as you see fit. Ask if you are on the right track. If this causes a conflict with the other supervisor, it is your boss' job to let the other supervisor know what won't get done. (If you think this is a problem, get your supervisor sign off on your plan.) In this way, you are letting your supervisor know what may not get done and giving the company an opportunity to reassign some of the work.
I agree with the former post who recommends that you go the extra mile for a while. You could even ask you supervisor for additional money for the duration of the assignment.
You job description states something the effect of "and other duties as assigned." The company is buying your time and can choose what to do with it. If you choose not to sell your time to do those duties, then you can quit. This is not unfair, this is the business making the best use of their assets. That is how you stay in business. Time is money.
I agree with you. So many times during a transition period, employers will try to push the new person into new and greater responsibilities. Talk with someone you can trust, and who has some power at your place of work. If this is not possible, then simply downgrade yourself into a position you can live with. After taxes, a buck something means you make a whole $30 a week more for a job you do not enjoy. Not worth it!
Then again this may be a chance to show how much of a go-getter, team player you are. Maybe work through lunch or a short lunch, come a little early, stay a little late so you don't get far behind in any area.
This might be an opportunity for you to shine. Maybe consider the extra work/time an investment.
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