سواء كنت تعمل عن بعد أو في الموقع، فهذه أوقات عصيبة. من الصعب التوفيق بين العمل والحياة أكثر من أي وقت

even if you’re able to work from home most of the time. It’s even harder when you have a lot of work

للقيام به. وعلى الرغم من أن التحول إلى العمل عن بُعد له فوائد للموظفين، إلا أن هناك عيوباً أيضاً.

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Stress, burnout, and productivity:

The extra productivity driven by remote work can come at a cost. The boundaries between work and home can become blurred, and if

you’re feeling increasingly exhausted, you’re not alone.

Is doing more work increasing your stress levels? That may be happening to you. In a research study

A survey found that full-time employees reported working an average of 26 extra hours per month while away, according to

The Career Balance.

Meanwhile, a survey by FlexJobs and Mental Health America (MHA) found that 37% of respondents

were working longer hours than usual since the pandemic began. Of the 75% who experienced burnout at work, 40% said they experienced

burnout specifically during the pandemic.

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Benefits of working overtime:

Taking on a lot of job responsibilities can benefit your career. It shows that you care about your work and aren’t simply

With minimal effort, you watch the clock until it’s time to leave or clock out for the day.

It can help you add skills to your résumé and advance your career. Also, when you ask for a raise

or aim for a promotion, going beyond the responsibilities outlined in your job description is often

مفتاح النجاح.

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Drawbacks of working overtime:

لا يزال، هناك جانب آخر. يمكن أن يؤدي قول “نعم” لكل مشروع ومهمة تأتي إلى وجود الكثير من العمل على صحنك،

and sometimes you may have too much on your plate for other reasons. Your manager may pile on more responsibilities than anyone can handle, or

يعني تغيير المسؤوليات الشخصية “مثل أحد أفراد الأسرة المريض أو التزامات رعاية الطفل” أنه لم يعد لديك وقت للعمل

late at night or on weekends to catch up.

Once your boss knows you’re likely to agree to every request, asking you can become very convenient—and an easy way for them to handle

the extra workload. But taking on too much work can leave you exhausted, which is stressful

وسيئ لصحتك، كما يمكن أن يؤدي إلى أخطاء لا تغتفر أو مهام مهملة. 

Still, telling your supervisor that you’re overwhelmed can be a difficult conversation. After all, you don’t want to seem lazy or resentful,

so here are some tips for telling your manager you have too much work. Here are a few constructive tips on how to tell your manager that you have

Too much work:

1. Talk to colleagues or mentors:

Before reaching out to your manager, you may find it helpful to get feedback from others. You can reach out to friends and family members,

mentors, or even colleagues—current or former. An outside perspective can help you figure out whether

you have too much work. Alternatively, the people you talk to may be able to suggest possible solutions. These solutions might be

things you can implement on your own initiative or options you can suggest to your supervisor.

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2. Schedule a time to talk:

Once you feel ready to speak with your manager, set a time to discuss the situation. Prepare for the conversation so you can

back up your concerns with documentation.

First, make a list of everything you work on each day. It may help to prioritize the projects. Second, it’s also helpful to

try to estimate how long each task takes. You may find that your manager didn’t realize a particular task was taking so much

time, or your manager may suggest a different, faster approach. Communicating all the details will help resolve any issues.

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3. Have solutions ready to propose:

In addition to having a clear, comprehensive list of everything on your plate, make sure you’re prepared with possible solutions.

المحتملة. بعبارة أخرى، أنت لا تريد أن تقول فقط “لدي الكثير من العمل على لوحي” بدلاً من ذلك، من الأفضل اقتراح

solutions, such as the following:

- Postpone some projects: هل يمكن تغيير المواعيد النهائية وتواريخ الاستحقاق لبعض المشاريع؟ قد يجعل ذلك

Your day-to-day work is less exhausting.

- Add new resources: There may be tools that can help you get more done faster. If you have ideas

for useful resources, mention them during the conversation.

- Delegate / rely on other team members: قد يكون هناك أيضاً أعضاء آخرون من الموظفين أو أدوار جديدة يجب

In addition, they can help manage the many responsibilities you’ve taken on. Try making some suggestions or asking for

مديرك أفكاراً.

It will be much easier to resolve the situation if you come prepared with ideas for how to address it. And in your conversation with your manager, it may be

helpful to focus on quality. Your message to your manager is that you don’t mind working hard, but you’re concerned that this pace isn’t

sustainable and that the quality of your work will suffer.

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4. Keep it positive:

During your conversation with your supervisor, avoid being negative. The idea is not to complain, but to inform your manager about the situation. Steer clear of

Avoid criticizing your manager for assigning you too much work, and resist the urge to compare your workload with other people’s. As you consider

what you want to say, keep in mind that your manager may not realize you’re overwhelmed or that the extra workload

is having negative consequences. Be direct, but not hostile or emotional—an adversarial approach won’t help solve the problem.

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5. Always prioritize projects:

You may find yourself with too many tasks to handle in a single day, week, or month. In that case, it may be

It can be helpful to ask your manager to help you prioritize these tasks and projects. Sometimes, it may be clear

which tasks should take priority—for example, if another coworker is relying on you to complete a task so they can

تحقيق تقدم.

At other times, it may be less clear. Even so, your manager should have insight into which work matters most. If

you find that your workload is piling up, share a list of your larger tasks with your manager and ask for guidance on what to tackle first.

You can also ask how high a priority a project is when your manager first mentions it.

If you find that your boss thinks everything is a top priority, try asking them to rank your tasks from one to three for each

project. If the conversation goes well and your manager helps you figure out the next steps to reduce your workload, don’t forget to

express your appreciation.

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6. Keep track as you move forward:

Keep in mind that one conversation may not solve a long-term problem. So take the time to track your working hours and the projects

you’re working on. If necessary, schedule a follow-up meeting with your manager to review how the new procedures and processes are working. You may

need to adjust workflows again to make sure everything runs smoothly and you’re not overwhelmed with work.