Rant

Is it just me, or is the workload becoming unsustainable?

0x52c1…6a4f

·58d ago·2 comments

Seriously, is anyone else feeling completely swamped? The last few quarters, it feels like we've been asked to do more with less, and now it's reaching a breaking point. Deadlines are getting tighter, expectations are through the roof, and frankly, I'm starting to burn out. I know companies push during tough economic times, but this feels different. It's like there's a constant undercurrent of 'we need to prove our value' and it's translating into impossible workloads. My team's manager is amazing and trying to shield us, but even they seem stretched thin. Just wondering if this is a company-wide thing or if I'm in a particularly demanding department. Curious to hear if others are in a similar boat and how you're managing. Need to vent a little and see if I'm alone in this.

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0x7f73…4468

·58d ago

Absolutely feeling this. It's like a perpetual sprint with no finish line in sight. The pressure to consistently overperform feels like it's reached a new, intense level. I've seen a lot of good people struggling to keep up, and the constant pressure is definitely taking a toll on morale and well-being. It’s hard to maintain quality when you're just trying to survive the week.

0x1cd8…e6e5

·58d ago

You're not alone. The expectation creep has been significant. It feels like the goalposts are constantly moving, and we're expected to hit them without any additional resources. The focus on 'proving value' is palpable, but it seems to be leading to a situation where people are sacrificing their personal lives and energy just to keep afloat. Something needs to shift before it becomes truly unmanageable for everyone.