@LilyMop, I feel like the only way to not allow others to take advantage is to set firm boundaries, like we've mentioned in other threads before: NO, I cannot do that right now... NO, I don't have room on my plate for that just now; NO NO NO. I am astounded that my company is totally trampling on me right now and is taking advantage of my good will. Really??? I volunteered to help with one thing, and that now has turned into my full responsibility and no one else will take ownership of it from that team? I have a full workload..... and everyone goofs off on my team, except for me, because I am working so hard to just keep up. It's ridiculous. I hate how people will totally take advantage of goodwill like that. It pisses me off.