I'm a Security Analyst and recently, my workload has increased significantly since my senior Security Engineer, Jacob, left earlier this year. Although we had hired a new engineer shortly before Jacob's departure, they're still getting settled in, and I've had to take on much more responsibility. My manager insists that I prioritize triaging security alerts, but I also have critical tasks like server maintenance and deployment scripts that demand my attention. It's frustrating because my manager doesn't seem to fully grasp my job's complexities and often tells me I can handle it all by myself. I feel undercompensated for the work I'm doing, and I want to ask for a raise, but with a mortgage and the current job market, I'm feeling stuck. I'm looking for advice on how to deal with this situation effectively while balancing my workload and job security.
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It sounds like communication is key here. Make sure your management knows what tasks are falling behind due to the overload, and keep them updated via email. You might need to document everything that gets missed for your manager to understand the workload you're managing. It's a good strategy to make them aware that if you're focusing on just one part, other important tasks will suffer. Don't forget to address the 40-hour work week limit too; working overtime won’t benefit you in the long run.
Honestly, just stick to your 40 hours and don’t stress too much. If they get upset, let them deal with the fallout. If things get really overwhelming, sometimes you have to consider leaving. But before you jump to that, try having regular check-ins with your manager to discuss what’s realistic in your workload.
Right, it’s crucial to document what you’re doing every week. Make sure your manager understands what you can realistically handle and set up a weekly meeting for updates.