There are five women in our department, but I always get all the difficult tasks. The others quickly tell the boss: “I don’t know how to do this” or “I’ve never done this before.” I usually can do it and figure it out.
But now I’m tired of it. If I start saying the same things, the boss probably won’t believe me. Can you give me advice on how to avoid difficult tasks sometimes and let others do them too?
Thanks for any advice
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  • Michael Mpanza

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    That means you are an asset in the organization. Should you not consider having a discussion with your manager about your career path. You... definitely have to know where you are going, how all these tasks contribute to your growth and career path, including the succession plan in the department.

    Such tasks, one would imagine should be about your career path (career development).

    The fact that your manager without any problem, allows such a behavior on your colleagues, should not be taken lightly.

    Initiate the career path conversation, and ensure that you set clear objectives for yourself, and be in charge of it - drive it as no one else will. You are in charge of your own destiny!!
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  • Hi there. How are you doing today. I just need a lil’ help connecting me to your school colleagues 🔴. I wanna assist them to crush their assignments... and get top grades ‘cause I’m solid in:

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  • If you know that someone knows how to do a specific task, ask their opinion, "Hey, ___, I would really like to know your opinion on this. What do you... think? That project you did was great. Would you have any recommendations?" Some of these may help.
    A lot of times, we want to be of assistance to show off our skills. Just be careful that they are not on the negative side and try to cause you to fail. Be sure they are supportive. Speak softly and BREATHE........ DEEP BREATH IN............ SLOWLY RELEASE OUT...................
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  • Hi there. How are you doing today. I just need a lil’ help connecting me to your school colleagues 🔴. I wanna assist them to crush their assignments... and get top grades ‘cause I’m solid in:

    Marketing
    Psychology
    Econometrics
    Social work
    Nursing/Health Sciences
    Engineering
    Business/Management
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    You wanna hook me up with them so I can help ‘em soar with my assignment writing skills.

    Regards
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  • Is it interfering with your normal work? Does it require you to work longer hours? I’d it making you less effective in your normal work? These all... deserve a conversation with your boss. Taking on the responsibility of harder tasks can be good for a career growth, so a conversation about your career path desires might also be appropriate. I have always been of the opinion that you make your own career. Companies and bosses are not going to do it for you.  more

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  • You are a Lead. Now document all the "I can't do's" and all the
    "can-do's" that you do! Now use those to negotiate a new title
    as the lead in the... department along with a raise commensurate with your value to your team, your boss, and your company!  more

  • Boss is suppose to know it inside out. He can evaluate the quality of each and every subordinates under him. He will weigh with quality not with... quantity. If the boss is not a model boss then better switch to a new job when you get one.  more

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  • Boss is suppose to know it inside out. He can evaluate the quality of each and every subordinates under him. He will weigh with quality not with... quantity. If the boss is not a model boss then better switch to a new job when you get one.  more

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  • This is classic "weaponized incompetence" ...this is a situation where employees pretend/feign ignorance when it suits them. Call them out and tell... them you will no longer carry their loads... more

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  • You can carry out the tasks assigned and prove your mettle; but you have to divide the task into parts and give them to your colleagues one each after... having a discussion with the boss. more

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  • I personally would keep mentally with task that may not be completed at a timely manner and volunteer you knowledge if able to other workers.... Communicate properly with your supervisor of the strain on your own work. The company may need to hire more workers or update there training system. If you keep quiet the company may think you don't mind when you actually do. That will affect your morale and lessen your will to want to work there. Best wishes in your career  more

  • This has happened to me before. When someone wasn’t sure how to do something, I offered to walk them through it using a shadowing approach so they... could learn step by step. This prevents everything from falling back on me while allowing me to take initiative in a solution-focused way. I’d also suggest asking management to provide guidance and training for team members who are unfamiliar with the task. more

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  • That means you are an asset in the organization. Should you not consider having a discussion with your manager about your career path. You... definitely have to know where you are going, how all these tasks contribute to your growth and career path, including the succession plan in the department.

    Such tasks, one would imagine should be about your career path (career development).

    The fact that your manager without any problem, allows such a behavior on your colleagues, should not be taken lightly.

    Initiate the career path conversation, and ensure that you set clear objectives for yourself, and be in charge of it - drive it as no one else will. You are in charge of your own destiny!!
     more

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  • Normally, you will expect bigger tasks at your level, just set boundaries and redistribute task. Don't say you cant, just tell your boss you are... currently addressing something else, he may negotiate with you or assign someone else. Then manage workload and encourage shared responsibility. more

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  • Sit with management. You are an incredible resource. Analyze what you want. I was in a similar situation i received many perks. My deals received... priority. When people were let go they automatically gave me the production and commissions. I did many things outside my scope. Sometimes I had to say no unless they added another salary component. If they don't like it be ready to be let go. more

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  • Strategy!
    Document every opportunity that this scenario occurs. Names, dates, projects, excuses heard and supervisor which said excuses were given... to.
    Also document who else had to pick up the slack under the guise of team player responsibility, due to a co-worker’s claim of not being trained, lack of experience, or too busy to do their job.
    Keep this journal to yourself and not let it slip out that you are covering your back.
    If in fact, it is determined that these projects are deliberately being bypassed to you under false pretense, I would interpret that as hostile environment and have a sit down with HR, bypassing the supervisor who continues to enlist your time to help.
    The issue here is determining if you are on point with your logic or you have submitted to your feelings. Those are two very different interpretations. Male or Female has no bearing on this situation. These are team members, and it is difficult to know what’s on their plate as well or even what skills they do or do not have. That’s personal information which team members should not be privy to.
    I am no attorney, nor do I claim to be, I'm just saying.
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  • My productivity suffers when I’m the only one in the department whom is assigned all the difficult tasks can yoh please distributed these projects... evenly & provide training to others whom need instruction. Lately all the work load I noticed falls on me & il
    Grateful you bake me however I need help as I have too many projects as it is & would like to complete them in time .
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  • It sounds like you’ve become the reliable problem-solver in your department. That’s a good quality 👍, but it can also mean people depend on you too... much and give you the hardest tasks. It’s reasonable to want a fairer workload.
    Here are some ways you can handle it without damaging your reputation:
    1. Don’t say “I can’t” — say “I’m currently busy”
    Instead of saying you don’t know how (which your boss may not believe), try saying things like:
    “I’m currently working on another task. Who else could take this one?”
    “I can start it later, but maybe someone else is available now.”
    This shows you’re responsible but not always available.
    2. Suggest sharing the task
    You can respond with:
    “Maybe we can divide it among the team.”
    “This could also be a good opportunity for others to learn it.”
    This gently encourages the boss to involve others.
    3. Ask for priorities
    If many difficult tasks come to you, ask:
    “Which task should I prioritize first?”
    Sometimes the boss will realize you already have eno
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