My manager gave me more projects all of a sudden and I’m more stressed out. What can I do about it so I don’t fail at them?

[Anonymous]

[slatyb]

Have you estimated them? Can you complete them in the expected time? If not, inform your manager immediately, and show them your estimates for each project.

[Asker]

I have faith in myself. Thing is a new girl joined and she’s very junior and 2 senior guys left the team. So that’s prob why I have more on my plate

[slatyb]

Having faith doesn't mean you have infinite capacity. You should estimate each task to make sure you can complete it in the time allowed. Do not get in the habit of working unpaid overtime to meet unreasonable expectations.

[Anonymous]

Stop being a kiss ass and slow down. Theo oye reason your manager is doing that is because they're noticing your behavior. If you slow down they won't bother you with extra work. Unless you're getting s bonus for extra work... I suggest you stop.

[Asker]

So it’s like I’m doing good and that’s why she assigned me more responsibility?

[Opinion Owner]

Not necessarily, more like they found someone they can piggyback off of because the rest of the team is slacking.

[Asker]

The whole team is super busy. 2 guys left the team and 1 just started and she’s junior

[Opinion Owner]

See, that's your problem. Don't justify the behavior. Remember... if you're not getting s bonus for extra work done then don't do it.

[Asker]

I’m on an hourly salary. I make $145,000 a year. So I justify it through that.