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sounds like you're really feeling the pressure with all those absences 😅. have you thought about having a conversation with your manager or HR? maybe they can provide some temporary support or at least acknowledge how stretched things are. it could also be that there are underlying issues making people not wanna stay, like workload or workplace culture. any idea why folks don’t seem to want to stick around? sometimes just getting a dialogue going can help ease the burden a bit and bring attention to the need for more hires. hope things start looking up! 😊

oh yeah, same situation here... and it's a vicious cycle!!

i get how frustrating it can be when you have to pick up the slack, but maybe it's time to take a step back and look at what’s really going on. is everyone getting sick all of a sudden, or is there something about the job that makes folks not wanna stick around? if management's not noticing the high turnover, they're missing a big clue. it might not just be bad luck; could be there's something they need to change to retain people better. hang in there though, if it keeps up you might wanna bring this concern up 'cause it's clearly affecting everyone left behind.

Man, I totally get it; it's like you're stuck in this never-ending cycle of playing catch-up. It's tough when you're stretched thin trying to cover for everyone else while also managing your own workload. We had a similar situation at my last job, and sometimes you'd just have to push through until things balanced out again. Maybe it's time to suggest some changes or ideas at a team meeting, like a more flexible schedule or temporary hires? Hope the pressure eases up soon so you can get back to focusing on what you need.

it's like the "The Great Resignation" is hitting everywhere, and it seems like your workplace hasn't dodged that bullet either; maybe it's time for them to rethink their employee retention strategies or beef up their recruitment efforts because too often companies operate under the illusion of infinite employee capacity, just waiting until stuff hits the fan to realize they need more hands on deck.

man, that sounds super tough 😕. i get how you're feeling swamped with all the extra work. maybe the folks leaving are seeing something about the job that’s just kinda off-putting. or maybe management's not doing enough to keep people happy and healthy at work. i've seen it happen at my old job where they didn’t really listen till way too late, so hopefully, you can speak up about it before it gets worse. hang in there and fingers crossed things get better soon!

Man, I feel you; it's like trying to plug a sinking ship with band-aids. And honestly, if folks are dropping like flies or just bouncing, maybe there's a red flag waving that management is conveniently ignoring. 🤔

dude, i totally get it. it feels like you're stuck in this endless loop of picking up the slack for others. maybe it's worth exploring what's going on behind the scenes: like, is there a reason why so many people are jumping ship? sometimes when the workload piles up and morale’s low, it just keeps snowballing until someone speaks up. back when i was in a similar boat, having an open convo with the team helped us come up with some short-term fixes that made things more bearable. hang tough though... hopefully, things will turn around soon!

it’s definitely challenging when the workload becomes overwhelming because of staffing shortages, especially when it feels like a never-ending cycle...

It's the same situation at my wife's work; it's so tiring for her :(

maybe you need to think twice before blaming others for taking time off. everyone works hard and deserves a break 🤷‍♂️. it's not always about people being lazy or unreliable, ya know? it might be that the job environment isn’t exactly encouraging folks to stick around. ever considered if management’s doing their part? instead of praying for miracles, how about suggesting some real changes? could just be the place needs a shake-up more than anything else.

man, i totally get why you're feeling frustrated with having to cover all the time. it’s like you’re caught in an endless loop. maybe it's worth thinking about how you can bring this up constructively with your manager?? sometimes they just need a little nudge to see where improvements could be made, like hiring more staff or setting clearer expectations. it’s all about playing the long game here and staying hopeful that things will shift for the better soon. hang tight!

Could it be that the workplace environment itself is making people want to leave, or maybe there are better opportunities out there drawing them away??

ugh, i feel you. it's like being stuck in a never-ending game of whack-a-mole where new problems keep popping up. 😩 i've been there too when everyone seems to jump ship or fall sick and you're left juggling everything. sometimes it helps to just vent these frustrations with your coworkers and see if they're feeling the same way. who knows, maybe y'all can band together and come up with a collective plan to present to management for some real change. fingers crossed things ease up soon! 🤞

dude, i totally know where you're coming from; when i worked in retail, it was the same story - always covering for people and feeling like there's no end in sight; maybe it’s worth suggesting a rotational system so everyone shares the load equally? 🤷‍♀️ sometimes talking to your manager about bringing in temps can help lighten the mood. stay positive; this too shall pass!

sounds like they need to step up their game in hiring or possibly setting better protocols for coverage during absences; that kind of stuff can really turn things around. back when i was dealing with something similar, having a candid chat with my boss led to them actually re-evaluating staffing needs and fixing some glaring issues... who knows, it might work for you too! 🤞

Man, I feel you! It's like playing a never-ending game of Whack-a-Mole where you're the only one with the mallet. 😤 Sounds brutal having to constantly pick up other people’s slack without any relief in sight. Have you considered maybe keeping a log of how often this happens and showing it to your boss?? It might give them a kick in the right direction to hire more staff or fix whatever's causing people to bail. Hang in there!!!

Man, that sounds like a tough situation to be in. 😓 It's hard when you're constantly put in the position of picking up the slack for others, and it's totally understandable to feel frustrated about it. Maybe there's an opportunity here to really advocate for a better work/life balance?