08/31/2026
You’re doing the work.
Then the extra work.
Then the work nobody technically assigned to you—but somehow everyone expects you to handle.
You solve the problems.
You fill the gaps.
You help everybody else.
You stay late when something needs to get done.
And eventually, being dependable can become something dangerous:
**People stop seeing your extra effort as extra. They start expecting it.**
That’s when the question changes from:
How much more can I handle?
to:
**How much longer am I willing to give without the recognition, opportunity, or support that should come with it?**
Being reliable is a strength.
But being reliable doesn’t mean you should become **invisible.**
💬 Have you ever realized you were doing WAY more than your actual job description?
Tell us what happened—or tag that coworker who everybody knows keeps the place running. 👀
The Christopher Quinn Group, Inc.
Helping You Make the HR Connection.