No matter how busy you are, it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. The reason is twofold. First, in the bottom of your belly is this feeling that if you can’t handle the work, there’s someone else who can; you feel dispensable. Second, the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or efficiently enough. I should be able to handle this.’ So you suffer in silence. But doing so is dangerous for your career. You overcommit because you are ambitious or you want to impress your boss, but then when you fail to deliver — or deliver work that is rushed or of poor quality — it sends a message that you are not reliable.

Seek counsel and support. When you feel too busy, it can be helpful to get an outsider’s perspective on your workload. Outline your projects and obligations to a trusted friend or colleague. You might also ask your boss for advice and coaching on strategies for dealing with overwork. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work more efficiently. It’s not as though your boss hasn’t ever felt the exact same way. A good, reasonable boss will understand and appreciate your honesty. Trying to be the hero to the point where you burn yourself out is not the best answer.

Keep your colleagues close. Telling your boss that you’re overworked doesn’t always have the desired effect. When the boss is unwilling to make changes giving your teammates that you’re feeling swamped. Perhaps they can help. Overwork is not sustainable in the long run.[S.2, Q.1] As per the passage, what should be the correct approach of a professional boss?

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No matter how busy you are, it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. The reason is twofold. First, in the bottom of your belly is this feeling that if you can’t handle the work, there’s someone else who can; you feel dispensable. Second, the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or efficiently enough. I should be able to handle this.’ So you suffer in silence. But doing so is dangerous for your career. You overcommit because you are ambitious or you want to impress your boss, but then when you fail to deliver — or deliver work that is rushed or of poor quality — it sends a message that you are not reliable.

Seek counsel and support. When you feel too busy, it can be helpful to get an outsider’s perspective on your workload. Outline your projects and obligations to a trusted friend or colleague. You might also ask your boss for advice and coaching on strategies for dealing with overwork. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work more efficiently. It’s not as though your boss hasn’t ever felt the exact same way. A good, reasonable boss will understand and appreciate your honesty. Trying to be the hero to the point where you burn yourself out is not the best answer.

Keep your colleagues close. Telling your boss that you’re overworked doesn’t always have the desired effect. When the boss is unwilling to make changes giving your teammates that you’re feeling swamped. Perhaps they can help. Overwork is not sustainable in the long run.[S.2, Q.1]  As per the passage, what should be the correct approach of a professional boss?

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Always reminding his/her employees that there is someone better waiting in the queue.

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Demoting employees whose efficiency is not up to the mark at the first place and gradually diminishing them from the organization.

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Reminding the employees that every one of them is sharing the same work load.

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Talking to employees about the hurdles he/she has seen in their career and suggesting them a suitable approach.

1.	No matter how busy you are, it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. The reason is twofold. First, in the bottom of your belly is this feeling that if you can’t handle the work, there’s someone else who can; you feel dispensable. Second, the natural tendency is to think, ‘I am not working hard enough, smart enough, or efficiently enough. I should be able to handle this.’ So you suffer in silence. But doing so is dangerous for your career. You overcommit because you are ambitious or you want to impress your boss, but then when you fail to deliver — or deliver work that is rushed or of poor quality — it sends a message that you are not reliable. Seek counsel and support. When you feel too busy, it can be helpful to get an outsider’s perspective on your workload. Outline your projects and obligations to a trusted friend or colleague. You might also ask your boss for advice and coaching on strategies for dealing with overwork. Requesting guidance helps you both clarify expectations and work more efficiently. It’s not as though your boss hasn’t ever felt the exact same way. A good, reasonable boss will understand and appreciate your honesty. Trying to be the hero to the point where you burn yourself out is not the best answer. Keep your colleagues close. Telling your boss that you’re overworked doesn’t always have the desired effect. When the boss is unwilling to make changes giving your teammates that you’re feeling swamped. Perhaps they can help. Overwork is not sustainable in the long run.[S.2, Q.1] As per the passage, what should be the correct approach of a professional boss?
A.	Always reminding his/her employees that there is someone better waiting in the queue.
B.	Demoting employees whose efficiency is not up to the mark at the first place and gradually diminishing them from the organization.
C.	Reminding the employees that every one of them is sharing the same work load.
D.	Talking to employees about the hurdles he/she has seen in their career and suggesting them a suitable approach.
Answer» E.

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