Information Security

AFAIK what you are experiencing is the "new" face of Government employment. Is it legal or even Ethical, probably not, but with the Un-Employment situation at 8% administrations know they have the typical job-person over a barrel. Most folks I know who have found themselves in your situation wind-up falling into Passive-Aggressive Behavior, for which the powers at be have a response: set behavioral limits or quotas of performance. There is also that "does not work and play well with others" cloud that they can hold over your review. In my own case, I didn't mind doing more work for the same pay as the day passed a whole lot faster. The only real complaint I had was that the projects I worked on weren't tied to helping the vet as much as paper-pushing.And for each thing I did there were three or four people above me who had to record the stats and push even MORE papers about the amount of papers I was pushing. If I would have been allowed to have more contact with clients I would have felt a lot more like I was really doing my part. FWIW.2Tired2Retire2013-02-13 11:32:17

Its not a question of "what you want" its what the job entails

Thanks, Up.....I think you nailed one of the bigger concerns. Just like noone wants to have to perform work for free, I think most people want to make sure that they get credit or recognition or regard for what they accomplish. One of the bitterest complaints I have heard is when upper management takes credit for work accomplished by the worker bees. I suspect not everyone believes they will get a marble plaque for their efforts, but a letter of recommendation is a nice thing to have when looking to take the next rung on the ladder, right?

I don't agree with many of the posted responses above.

Every job has a "Defined Duties" reference and description. EVERY JOB. Period.

The old days of, "and other duties as assigned" were basically thrown out long ago....to some extent.

I would certainly ask for clarification of the duties assigned to your position, and if some of these duties are not part of your job, and may be assigned elsewhere (i.e. typing or filing, which was not part of your initial duties), you have the right to ask for a "Desk Audit" to determine if you are qualified for a reduction in duties, additional pay, or the like.

This tired old song I see folks sing here, "Be glad to have a job" or "The Boss is the Boss" is passe.

We all do additional work, but to absorb other duties without questioning them and IF they actually APPLY to your job title is tantamount to just "Bending Over".

After 39 years in the Gov't (now retired), I know what I speak of.

Double Check your initial "Job Description" or ask your supervisor for it. That usually makes them "THINK".

As the (now retired) former Executive Vice President of the Chicago Local of PASS, I'm very confident in my opinion on this subject.






The HalfBreed2013-08-14 15:48:07

One can be happy with their "Boss"...However, IMO, NO one has a "Boss", only a Supervisor.
And why would you be happy with your job/boss if you feel they are DUMPING on you ?





A Reasonable "SUPERVISOR" would not make their employee feel as if they are having work "DUMPED" on them.









The HalfBreed2013-08-14 19:19:44

I'd just tell them it's too much, you won't be able to do your regular job. Let them find someone else to do it. If they insist you work overtime, make sure you demand to be paid and not just comp time. That usually stops it. You can't give someone 3 jobs and expect them to do all of them right.