Coping with a Heavier Workload | Dodging Landmines

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>> I'm working for a company that's just getting battered in this economy. There's more work on everybody's plate but at the same time there isn't enough money or resources to go around. How do I handle the increase in responsibilities?

>> Companies today are asking the staffs to do more without the expectation of increased compensation and very often we don't feel at choice about that and we have no choice about that because if we don't do it you know what will happen. So what's the solution? The solution is play your position and in doing so you'll enhance your brand and you'll leverage your visibility so that when the company does turn around economically you'll be seen as a value add and a valuable asset. At the same time you also want to be prepared and prepare yourself by interviewing for other companies. In this way you'll be one step ahead and of the wolf pack and you'll be in a position to have a choice. Also you don't want to burn any bridges. So remember that because you're going to want a reference from your current employer.

>> And a good reference at that.

>> And a very good reference.

>> I understand how playing my position and being prepared can help me maintain control of my career but how do I manage and reduce that work related stress at home especially when it affects my personal relationships?

>> Most important thing is be kind to yourself. Do something simple. It can be reasonably even insignificant, it'll have tremendous value. Take a walk, read a book, get a massage. You want to maintain a healthy relaxed, strong relationship with yourself before you can maintain it with others.

>> Even if I do that still be an overflow of anger and resentment that just boils up. How do I maintain an appropriate level of professionalism?

>> You want to decide who you want to be at work. How do you want to be perceived? Do you want to be perceived as somebody who's frustrated and cranky all the time? Or do you want to be perceived as a poised, professional leader who's capable of maintaining their professionalism?

>> The person people enjoy working with.

>> Working with, exactly and maintain that level of optimism. You get to decide. It is your choice.

>> In summary.

>> In summary. Play your position. Be prepared. Be seen as an asset. Take care of yourself and think about how you want to be in your office and who you want to be and then go out there and do it. It is your choice.

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