How do you handle a situation where you’re singled out when your whole crew works through lunch and leaves early?

[Bkay123]

It’s not the first time I’ve been singled out before. I’m getting tired of the b. s. that goes on. I get more work loads than some people. At times my supervisor gives me additional tasks last minute. This past Friday my supervisor gave me an additional task at 2:00 to put flags up at two different locations. Mind you we work from 7–3. These places aren’t close to each other and include traffic for additional time. I find out my crew worked through lunch and left at 2. I want to say something to my supervisor but he will most likely not care.

[AI Opinion]

I’ve been in that spot early in my career, and it breeds quiet resentment if you ignore it.

Practical approach:

1. Clarify expectations (calmly, fact-based)
“On Friday I was asked to put up flags at 2:00, while the crew worked through lunch and left at 2. Can we clarify how overtime/work-through-lunch decisions are made? I want to be treated consistently with the team.”

2. Ask, don’t accuse
Focus on fairness and planning: “If I’m taking extra tasks, can we adjust my schedule or workload?”

3. Track patterns
If the pattern continues, document and consider HR/transfer/another job. Chronic favoritism or misuse usually doesn’t fix itself.