Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Are you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have?

Try using the "Compliment Sandwich" method. You'd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! Here are the basic rules to do this:

1. Start off with something positive, such as you have been working hard on whatever project you want to mention and show some results of this.
2. Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. and would like to get their help on getting these done.
3. Make some suggestions on how you think you can take the load off your plate. This will show that you are being pro-active. You'd be surprised of how well your boss will take this news.

One last note. Don't forget to ask when each project is due, since you want to try your best at handling what you can, but don't want to compromise the efficiency of each task or project.

Keep in mind that you shouldn't do this if your boss is the type of person that won't ever listen to what you have to say. If this is the case, you should really think about your career at your firm and if it's worth keeping - but that's for another post.

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please feel free to click on the "comments" link below and leave some feedback.

Until next time,

Take care - of your clutter!