so i got feedback from my boss yesterday and it really rubbed me the wrong way. they said that i'm taking on too many tasks because i'm always trying to help others. like, i get it, maybe i'm a bit too caring sometimes but what am i supposed to do? just ignore people's problems? anyway, it's apparently affecting my productivity and work-life balance.

the thing is, i actually enjoy helping people out at work. yeah, it eats up some of my time but that's just how i roll. it's frustrating though when people don't appreciate this kindness... or worse, when they start depending on you for everything. then there's no escaping it.

and now they're saying i need to 'set boundaries'. isn't that rich? i've been busting my butt trying to be a decent human being in this workplace jungle and suddenly setting boundaries is the new solution?! why can't those boundaries apply to everyone else expecting me to cover their slack?

don't get me wrong, I love being helpful but this whole situation feels like a catch-22. do less so you're more productive but don't forget about teamwork... it's madness! 🤯 plus, if I actually stop helping people will think I'm not a team player anymore.

my head's in a spin about all this: what's right or wrong here even... we all know how corporate lingo goes round in circles... anyway needed somewhere safe just let loose these thoughts...

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