Ask Flex / Boss keeps piling it on
Why does your boss give you more work than everyone else?
Usually because you're the one who gets it done, so your boss hands new work to you first. That means they trust you, and it's still fair to ask for some of it to go to someone else.
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Make the pile visible.
Notice the pattern
Keep a two-week list of who gets what.
Say it without blame
"A lot of the new work comes to me. Can we spread it out?"
Suggest a split
Name one task someone else could own.
Make it visible
A short Friday list of what you finished.
I've noticed my boss gives me more work than my coworkers. Here's what landed on me in the last two weeks: [list]. Help me write a short, friendly message to my boss asking if we can spread new work more evenly. No blame, no drama.
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Why is my boss giving me so much work?
Often because you finish things. Being reliable gets you more, until you ask for the trade.
What do I do when my boss gives me more work?
Ask what should come off your plate to make room. Flex has a page on it.
Is it OK to tell your boss you're overwhelmed?
Yes. Bring a list and ask which things can wait. Flex has a page on it.
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