Hey everyone, I'm currently the only IT support person at my company and honestly, it's gotten a bit overwhelming. I'm putting in over 10 hours almost every day and even working weekends. My boss insists that before he can approve hiring help, I need to streamline our processes as much as possible, but I'm not sure where to start. I've got a few major concerns:
1. What tasks or processes should I consider automating, outsourcing, or temporarily putting on the back burner to make it through this busy time?
2. How are you all handling remote asset management in your setups?
3. Honestly, what realistic expectations should I be setting with my boss about my workload?
I've been looking for answers online but thought it would be better to hear from you directly. Thanks a lot!
5 Answers
Your well-being is way more important than what they’re asking. Sounds like your boss isn't paying attention to how overloaded you are, which is unfair. It might be worth bringing that up to him—if he can't see it, maybe he shouldn't be in charge.
You can't really streamline while juggling all that. If your boss is expecting changes, they need to understand that you can’t do it effectively without adding more hands on deck.
Well, you obviously need to stop overworking yourself. You're stuck in a cycle where you're proving to your boss he can pile on work without consequences. Work your hours and push back when necessary.
Honestly, why not just quit? If your workload is that high and your boss won’t help, he's going to have to figure out the hiring issue himself. Sometimes stepping away can be the best option.
Exactly! You deserve better than working yourself to the bone without any support.
You're right to feel overwhelmed; it's a tough spot. I recommend pushing hard for hiring help now rather than waiting for you to make everything perfect. That's not how it should work.
Or maybe try taking a short sick leave—just enough to clear your head and give them a wake-up call that you need support.