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Written by struggling 22 February 2010 19:06

Today, I was approached by a member of the management team that my supervisor had nominated me to attend a course. I was nominated but my supervisor never came to consult me or ask for my opinion. I was angry and frustrated because the management always does things this way. Never approach the person before making decisions for the person. Very unethical.

I was told by this management team member that the course would be in modules and each module would comprise of a stretch of 2 to 3 full days of lectures/ tutorial. What is worse is that there are graded assignments after each module. My work is busy enough and now they want me to attend a course with assignments to complete.

I plucked up enough courage to talk to my supervisor. I told her I can't commit to the course plus it is so tiring having to travel so far away each time and that I cannot cope with the assignments. I don't know now if I am getting myself into trouble by speaking up about my stress level at work. It seems as if I don't want to develop myself and that is not good for my appraisal. I don't know what to do. I feel stuck even though my suoervisor has agreed to taking me out of the course for this year.

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Hi struggling

It is true that there is a possibility that you might be perceived as being not motivated enough in terms of self-improvement for your career. Your dilemma is not unfounded.

But I have to give you a thumbs up for plucking up the courage to share with your supervisor what you really feel about being selected for the course.

You have done your part by communicating honestly but respectfully your own assessment of your work stress levels. The rest is really up to the management on how they should interpret your feedback.

Whatever it is, you are not alone, struggling.

We will be here to listen to you.

Take care.

Written by nw4m, 22 February 2010 22:35

Hi,
I think it is always a good opportunity for you to upgrade when your company nominates you for the course. However, do you think they might have already considered your busy schedule at work when they decide to pick you? Did they make arrangements for someone else to take over your duties while you are on course? You are right in bringing up your concerns to your supervisor. But perhaps you might consider asking him/her for alternative arrangements such as taking the course at a later time when things are less busy at work or having somebody stand in for you at work during your absence. I think these are better ways to resolve the issue than to ask your supervisor to withdraw you from the course immediately. Good Luck!
(Its my first time making a comment. Hope it helps!)

Written by exhale75, 24 February 2010 22:00

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