How do i tell my boss I'm overworked
I'm a final year grad student who is working as an intern in a startup. It's a small team, and I'm the owner of 2 projects. Recently I've been feeling overworked and underpaid. I'm an intern who is working at the capabilities of a full-time and more. How do I have this conversation with my boss?
R0dney2001
Stealth
2 years ago
Hey,
So I am in a similar situation to you where I have 3 projects under me and I have to basically be the PM, EM, Scrum Master, Analyst etc.
I’ve had conversations with my boss (CEO) that I can’t do things properly with the load but he just continues to dump things on me.
I’ve decided that ima look elsewhere cause they don’t seem to value their employees Health and welfare. Mind you they have more than enough cash flow to hire senior folks.
This is how I recommend you broach this;
“Hey, I feel overworked due to all the responsibilities and it is seriously affecting my health and performance. I believe I’m not being compensated for the work that I do. Is there anyways we can re prioritise my tasks and also revise my remuneration ?
I would greatly appreciate that”
If they try to dodge or say no time to look else where man. You should not take shit from them.
jch_jch
Stealth
2 years ago
This makes sense, thank you so much
Hope your boss isn't shitting on you anymore
R0dney2001
Stealth
2 years ago
Haha well it hasn’t stopped yet. Ye to put my papers waiting to see if something clicks before putting my papers.
See more comments
In similar position and looking for ideas 🙈. The story forwarded is that it’s being dumped on from higher levels so there’s no escape.
jch_jch
Stealth
2 years ago
You're in a viscous cycle mate, switch soon
See more comments
You are an intern.
Everything else you said is meaningless if it doesn't lead to full time employment.
Just quit and graduate and find a new job
Dcube
Stealth
2 years ago
Dude just quit, there is no ownership in internship.
Faced this. So i had proper conversation with my manager regarding my remuneration and hike considering the workload. He dodged, then i talked to the tech lead regarding this. He told to wait a few more months till situation gets better.
I resigned the next week. But i made sure i communicated with everyone my problem before taking the step, they could be genuinely busy. But even after that if they don't respect then you have to respect your time.
Bot_God
Stealth
2 years ago
Thoda sa opposite answer dunga than others
Think on why you joined. I doubt it was money.
I understand fair compensation and all in for it, but think what you really are learning and growing and is it worth it.
Even if he dodges question, fuck it. Just sit with yourself and understand your needs -Very Clearly - right them down. Fir talk to him about it, aur dekh thoda har cheez painful hota and thoda non learning bhi. I know it's shitty but buddy this is best time to learn how to work with shit.
Most CEOs juggle through ideas and random inputs, and they put them on motion. Realigning those things and shifting gears as per visions is a fun part. I think you joined start-up considering long term being in start-up. Toh this is going to be a thing you'll be do in nearly all roles.
Baaki bro, lage toh le break and fir lag jaana jaha man kare.
BitterPill
Stealth
2 years ago
Internships are supposed to be for a short pre-defined period of time. Usually 3-6 months at the most. How long have you been working there? The fact that you are managing important projects, is a good thing. Most organizations don't value the interns enough to give them anything meaningful to do. Most interns are exploited with menial administrative tasks where there is no learning. If you are handling important responsibilities you should have enough leverage to negotiate a full time opportunity with them either immediately or post your graduation/end of your internship contract. I would recommend formalizing it with paperwork sooner rather than later. If that's not happening then you should be prepared to look for something else. Whether you want to continue in the meantime is totally up to you. If you are learning a lot then that's a great payback at this stage of your career (till the time you find a full time opportunity)
jch_jch
Stealth
2 years ago
Been working almost a year (my own choice)
Planning to finalize but college is an ass when it comes to external jobs
Need to wait till may to join a full time. Company has been wanting me to convert to full time since November
BitterPill
Stealth
2 years ago
Well then I don't see much of a problem here. The company has offered you a good quality experience, which most interns aren't lucky enough to get. They have also offered to convert you to a full time employee, which indicates they believe in your potential and they are willing to pay you as a full time employee. I can't think of a better way to graduate! Wait until May and in the meanwhile have a conversation with your manager or the company and sign a mutually agreeable contract, effective May! Final piece of advice; there is too much negativity in the virtual world. Do not get swayed by others' bad experiences / opinions. You seem to be on the right track! All the best!
Kamekazi
Student
2 years ago
I thought I am the only one suffering with this situation.
As an analyst I am also taking care of 2 projects, some of the PM work and attending sprints with 3 teams.
Bro cant say if you’re tied to this job to support your family or anything but trust me you got this just take a small break and start looking elsewhere where you are more appreciated and paid well
Nigus7
Stealth
2 years ago
Real life men aysa hi hota hain bro -
Discover More
Curated from across