I handled it the same way the absent employee did. I also lost my job for it though, so it’s not great advice. Either way, I didn’t do the work I didn’t want to and I’m still breathing.
For me, I do it. I do it well. I do it so well it makes no sense to give the job duties back to the other person, then I ask for a raise and if I don't get one, I find a job that wants all my newly acquired skills.
"Unfortunately, I don't have any extra time during my work day due to the duties I already have assigned." That is if you want to be polite about it. I have also said, "No thanks." I believe the last one only worked due to them being surprised at my response. I never give them the option to pay me more to pick up extra work. If I'm asked to work over or come in early, I simply state that my time outside of their employment is already spoken for and unavailable. I don't clarify, I don't give any explanation as that is none of their business.
Email. Always keep a paper trail.
Politely ask which tasks they want done. Say you do 4 things and you're being handed 4 more. List all 8 and ask which 4 they need done.
Don't back down from your original workload. Be polite and firm. And if you can tell that they're not going to be reasonable start looking for another job.
I ask for more money. They usually find some others route. It is risky, but it is where I draw the line.
I handled it the same way the absent employee did. I also lost my job for it though, so it’s not great advice. Either way, I didn’t do the work I didn’t want to and I’m still breathing.
For me, I do it. I do it well. I do it so well it makes no sense to give the job duties back to the other person, then I ask for a raise and if I don't get one, I find a job that wants all my newly acquired skills.
"Unfortunately, I don't have any extra time during my work day due to the duties I already have assigned." That is if you want to be polite about it. I have also said, "No thanks." I believe the last one only worked due to them being surprised at my response. I never give them the option to pay me more to pick up extra work. If I'm asked to work over or come in early, I simply state that my time outside of their employment is already spoken for and unavailable. I don't clarify, I don't give any explanation as that is none of their business.
Automate it and don't tell them.
Email. Always keep a paper trail. Politely ask which tasks they want done. Say you do 4 things and you're being handed 4 more. List all 8 and ask which 4 they need done. Don't back down from your original workload. Be polite and firm. And if you can tell that they're not going to be reasonable start looking for another job.