Why does this keep happening?

Anonymous

May 26,2022 at 2:21AM UTC

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Why does this keep happening? This is the second time I’ve been on a team where it has become completely dependent on me to keep things running. The first time was a few years ago I was on a team of three. One got fired and the other one who was more senior than me was moved to another project so I had to run the team alone for several months until I was able to transfer. Now two people have quit (one in October and one in December) and the only other person on my team that is a veteran and knows the work as well as I do is being moved into a different type of role leaving me with all brand new people I have to train and mentor while covering the person going to a new role’s work and my own work. It is flattering that these bosses think I’m good enough at my job to keep everything afloat but it never leads to a promotion only to me feeling burned out and taken for granted.

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Almira AlmonteMay 26,2022 at 3:12AM UTC
You're going to have to talk to your employers and be honest with them. How you feel with your job is very important. You want to be in a supportive environment where co-workers will treat you right and value you as you do what you do for them and with them. Explain your expectations with them. It seems you'd like to be promoted since this is part of your goal, mention that as well. Keep us posted.
AnonymousMay 26,2022 at 4:56AM UTC
It sounds like you now have leverage to request additional compensation for taking on all of these responsibilities. If I were you, I would request a meeting with your Manager asking for what you believe is fair compensation for your additional responsibilities. If you resigned now it would leave them in a precarious position. Know your value and never accept anything less. Don't allow them to take you for granted. Be prepared to move on if they don't show their appreciation of you. There are so many other companies out there who would appreciate you. You're obviously a smart, dedicated, loyal employee and you are worth it. Allowing them to take you for granted will lead to your burnout and could cost you your health. I went through a similar situation where they kept promising I could hire 2 additional employees but always approved just 1. I regret not leaving there sooner as my health and well-being suffered immensely. Wishing you the best.