I’ve reached a point that I can’t manage my workload and more just keeps getting added. I’m miserable and I want to leave but I’ve been with this company for many years. It’s a good job with good pay and benefits and I have a very short commute and I don’t need to have a budget for work clothes. But I’m extremely depressed and have no quality of life right now.

We are going through an audit and the whole place is failing miserably. I have to redo work I’ve already done due to others not doing their part. And I’m being pressured about poor outcomes on my part because there was no teamwork. I can’t do other people’s job but I am being held accountable for things others don’t do that affects my work performance.

I’m questioning myself. Hubby said not to let them bring me down and not to question my own capabilities. I work hard and spin around in circles every day and blame comes at me from all directions. I’m literally running myself ragged but when they question me like they do, I feel like I must be an idiot who can’t prioritize properly. I did stand up for myself to someone who was deliberately intimidating and bullying me yesterday but I can’t sleep due to anxiety that I will have to keep standing up to this person and it’s exhausting.

Is this just the normal work environment these days? Mine has been like this for a couple of years now. My direct bosses praise me all the time for doing a good job but the auditors are slamming me. We don’t get the support we need from upper management at my job and our performance just keeps getting worse it seems. I’m asking myself whether I need a healthier work environment - if one exists - or whether I need to adapt better and toughen up?

[Ylba]

That is definitely not a normal work environment
I'm glad you spoke up for yourself. Continue to do more of that.

As far as all the tasks, take things one ask at a time. Prioritize what needs to be done and if there are some things that can be let go or put aside until later, do so.

Are you able to talk to your boss and let them know that you're having to take on work that isn't yours to do? I think a conversation with your boss would be very valuable. Maybe your company could hire on some temp workers or a consultant to help you out until things are less busy.

As far as the depression and anxiety, please take care of yourself. The Memorial Day weekend is coming up so if you can take that time to relax.

My job has gotten really stressful lately too and I struggle with depression and anxiety and also some other health issues. I requested an accomodation to work from home on the days when I'm feeling worse. But what helps is doing mindfulness each night. Even 10 minutes can be effective.

Then there's adequate sleep, proper nutrition, exercise that all help with stress.

You're dealing with a stressful situation and you are handling it well by continuing to move forward and not shutting down or walking away.

Advocate for yourself at your job and demand that management make things more manageable for you.

Thank you Ylba. I didn’t think the extreme environment is healthy at all. I have thought of requesting the opportunity to work from home. It’s possible I could do that. I’m able to go to another office that’s quiet when I need a break and maybe I need to do that more than just once a week. I’m desperate for something better but I’ll have to step up my job search if I want something better. As far as other people’s work being dumped on me, many of us are going through it and we are all speaking up about it. They got an earful yesterday from other people besides me. I’m a quiet person but I am extremely vocal when I’ve had enough. The sad thing is my boss wants to fire people and she can’t. Too many HR regulations and these people know how to play the game.

[alecsmart]

Hope you quit the job and found a better one. I faced something similar and working for a crazy organization is ultimately gonna drive you crazy. I am happy I saved my sanity