5 things you should never be guilty of asking your manager

Let’s face it. No matter how confident we may seem, our throats suddenly seem to dry up in front of our bosses.

If we have something to say about the work culture, the extra work pressure etc. most of us can’t communicate clearly with the superiors at work. A feeling of guilt always creeps in, no matter what.

But, you’re probably wondering why should you even feel guilty about it?

Well, truth be told, workplaces have created an environment that almost forces all employees to succumb to the immense work pressure to be maintained at all times.

Due to this, many countries’ workforce experiences severe burnouts issues and this does affect the overall productivity of the region

Surveys suggest that only a small population of managers think about their employees’ wellbeing.

Now it’s time for all managers to pay special attention, especially about each of their mental health. For your understanding, we have listed the five things you should never be guilty about.

You should never feel guilty about taking some time off work. Intense work pressure results in stress and that directly impact mental health considerably. Along with increased occasional headache and fatigue, working continuously and strenuously can prove to be quite harmful. However, asking for some time may feel like you’re asking for too much, but in reality, it is not.

Bosses rarely believe that you’re sick when you inform them of your condition. This happens mostly because there are employees who fake being sick; thus leading to overall distrust. However, that being said, you need to ask for sick leave because, after all, it’s your health we are talking about. Additionally, if you continue to work when you’re sick, you may bot be able to deliver optimum results as always.

This can be really tricky because often work demands overtime hours. This really shouldn’t be the case unless you are being paid for the extra time. If your after-hours are more frequent, it’s best to consider the situation and talk with your boss. The human body is capable of working for a certain amount of time and after hours can also be detrimental to one’s health.

You know its not right when you hurriedly have lunch in around 10 minutes because you have to get back and work. Most offices have a fixed lunchtime of an hour or 30 minutes. This time is fixed midday because it also serves as a relaxing period for your mind. You should talk with your colleagues, eat the food at a normal pace and take time for your lunch break. Don’t mix it with work.

Working all year can be exhausting. That’s why people love the concept of a vacation. Whether it’s a two-day getaway or a two-week vacation to Bali, you deserve that time off in a year. Amidst all working days, taking out time to go anywhere can be quite difficult but f you take a whole week off to vacay, then beaches or mountains can be your refreshing escape. Don’t be afraid to ask your manager for the vacation time off, that you most certainly need.