Why does my manager keep giving me more work to do and higher level responsibilities?

[Anonymous]

[JamesDiaz11]

As an HR consultant, I can tell you this is exactly how a jobs work. If you're competent you'll either be promoted until you're one level beyond your capabilities, or your job will be expanded to the point where you quit- especially in the American economy. We're cultured to get the most out of the worker that we can.

If you don't want any more responsibility, and are happy where you're at (the level of work you're doing) make sure to communicate that to your boss. It's hard enough to find people to work nowadays.

[bean2k21]

A few things things to be aware of in this situation:

1) He trusts you enough to believe that you can handle the work

2) He's likely getting things off his own plate

3) He's focusing on his own advancement

This all boils down to the fact that you'd be looking at a promotion when he moves up the ladder, so stick with it!

[Asker]

Yay! Well, technically I’m a contract-to-hire employee, but 2 full time senior people just left. Does this mean I probably will be?

[bean2k21]

Sounds like it to me. When I delegate stuff at work, it's so I can have time to focus on the big stuff.

[MTC29]

He trusts you and he is testing you. When it comes time for promotion- or a salary increase, you'll ne at the top of the list.

[slatyb]

He trusts you. If you have more responsibility then others, you should be paid more.