Rant

Anyone else stressed about project deadlines being unrealistic?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Seriously, what is going on with project timelines at Allegion lately? It feels like every major initiative and even smaller tasks are being pushed with impossible deadlines. My team is burning the midnight oil constantly, and we're still barely keeping our heads above water. It’s not sustainable. I've tried talking to my manager, but it's always 'we need to deliver' or 'it's a priority.' It feels like there's a disconnect between what's being asked of us and the actual resources and time available. Is this a company-wide thing, or am I just in a particularly brutal department? Starting to dread opening my email in the morning because of the next 'urgent' request. Just need to know if others are feeling this level of strain. Seriously considering taking some PTO just to decompress, but even that feels like a luxury right now.

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·3d ago

I hear you. It feels like the goalposts are constantly moving, and the expectations are just piling up. We're in a similar boat, and the burnout is real. My advice, though it's tough, is to document *everything*. Keep track of the hours, the roadblocks, and any communication about the unrealistic timelines. Sometimes, having that data can help when you need to push back or explain why something isn't feasible. Don't sacrifice your well-being for impossible targets.

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·3d ago

Honestly, this sounds like a common problem in a lot of companies right now, not just Allegion. Management often sets aggressive targets without fully understanding the ground-level effort. Instead of just complaining, have you considered proposing alternative solutions? Maybe a phased approach, or clearly identifying which tasks *can* be delayed without significant business impact? Sometimes, proactive suggestions are heard more than just expressions of stress.