Tip #8: Alter your responsibilities
Is there a task you just hate? It’s not always possible to get it off your plate, but in some cases, it is rather easy, especially when you have lots of coworkers who take on many of the same tasks as you. For example, let’s say that you are a waitress and you hate working on weekends, but don’t mind working early mornings. Maybe there’s another server on the staff who feels the opposite, so you can talk to your supervisor about making sure you get her breakfast shifts and she gets your weekend shifts. Or maybe you work in retail and you love greeting customers but hate restocking the shelves. If you have a coworker who feels the other way, trade tasks to make both of your work experiences better! In addition, even if trading tasks with a coworker isn’t possible, let your boss know about the tasks you love and the tasks you hate. If you’re a good employee, he or she might consider hiring an assistant to help you with the tasks you hate. It never hurts to ask, as long as you do so professionally (see tip number 1).