Managers Keep Piling Work Onto Employees—Then Act Surprised When Everyone Burns Out
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Some workplaces expect far too much from too few people.
In this story, an employee shares his thoughts on how workloads have become increasingly unreasonable compared with the past.
He noticed that many employers now expect employees to handle the work of multiple people without enough support.
Managers also overlook the quality as long as work gets done.
Do you agree with OP’s observation? Read the full story to find out more.
Skeleton-crew culture is making people give up.
Before 2013-ish, jobs were doable.
Now, employers expect you to do the work of 2+ people with a smile.
So it’s either overwork yourself into depression or stress quit and be homeless or worse.
This employee noticed that managers don’t care about regulations.
We have regulations on food safety and workplace practices.
Like not making workers put their hands around moving gears.
We need regulation on workload.
Managers don’t care. They’re three layers removed.
He says they’re only after getting things done as fast as possible.
Even if things aren’t getting done as fast or as best as they should, they’re content that things are getting done.
They usually can’t tell the difference, anyway.
There’s always someone more desperate to take your place. That’s the way they like it, even if the person has half your skill.
It shows up as poor quality and poor service. But they don’t care. As long as the stock keeps going up.
They are crushing people.
To be honest, OP’s rant has a valid argument.
I believe that a workplace shouldn’t rely on employees constantly stretching themselves beyond their limits.
When one person is expected to handle the work of several employees, it’s only natural for quality, morale, and well-being to suffer.
Do you agree? Let’s read the responses of other people to this story.
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This person shares their experience.
Here’s a valid point.
It has always been this way, says this one.
This user shares their personal thoughts.
If you enjoyed this story, check out this post about a cashier and manager who came together to help a truck driver from another country.
Finally, here’s an interesting fact.
Too much work with too little support can quickly lead to burnout.
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