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My boss is going through a very tough time – they’re in the middle of a divorce while also dealing with some health issues. Naturally, this has led to them dropping the ball on a lot of things at work.
At first, I was completely understanding and did my best to be supportive. I stepped up, took on extra responsibilities, and tried to cover for them wherever I could. But what started as temporary support has now stretched on for several months.
I’m essentially doing my boss’s job, managing their workload on top o