Faced my fears to get what I want

[Tink]

Well done Lindsey!
I'm so proud of you for having the strength to ask for what's obviously due you!
If the others have all quit, you should be able to get a significant raise just from what they're saving on their pay!

You might also want to keep in mind that a raise can come in many forms... improved benefits or time off with pay would be rather nice too!

[Lindsey]

Thanks everyone! I'm a little nervous about tomorrow, but there's another thing I really need to talk to my boss about and I think this might be a good opportunity. I think it's unfair that I'm doing way more than my fair share of work just because the other drafter is lazy. I call myself the only drafter now because he never does anything. I really want to mention to my boss that I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed with my workload and I would appreciate some help from someone else or even to have someone to turn to so I can ask questions about my work instead of feeling so stressed out alone. They way my supervisor ("the other drafter") yells and swears in the office and talks about my co-workers and makes sexist comments really really bothers me. I'm not sure how much of that I can bring up though. For sure I think I should mention the unfair workload, and maybe even tell him to take a look for himself in the drafting book I've been keeping for record. My 60+ projects compared to my supervisor's 3.
On the plus side, one of our biggest engineers in the main office called me today for some work. He greeted me with, "Lindsey! Clifton's new senior draftsperson in Saskatchewan!" wow! My supervisor is more "senior" than me, but I think everyone in the whole company knows he doesn't do work. So, "senior draftsperson" for the whole province really isn't bad for just graduating 11 months ago

[katepoet]

That's wonderful, Lindsey. Glad you are being appreciated.

Tomorrow don't use words like "unfair" or "overworked" or you might not get that raise. Find a positive way to say what you need. "I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that the workload has been constantly increasing and that it will soon be beyond my ability to keep up with it. I am already working X hours a day (or completing X projects a week) and don't see how I can squeeze anymore into my day. What are your plans to cover the workload?"

good luck!

[Marilyn]

Oh, just had to comment. As a manager, I would not want anyone to use the term "beyond my ability". May I suggest you say that the workload has increased significantly, and it is "becoming more difficult" to complete all the tasks required.

Just a thought. Whatever you say, it must come naturally and be from the heart. Most managers appreciate sincerity, honesty and candor when coming from a loyal, dedicated performer.

Wish you the very best!!!!!

[Janet]

I'm with Marilyn on this one. One other thing, when you talk down about another employee, do it with class, not with a slamming demeanor.

[Lindsey]

I'm not sure how to talk down about this guy while being classy lol. I think I'm just going to not really mention HIM, but just mention how I've been feeling. Maybe I'll just say "I feel I don't have enough help with the amount of work I'm doing" or something like that.

[katepoet]

Good edit, Marilyn. We should all collaborate sometime on a "How to talk to the folks at work" book!