Dear Boss,

I need help navigating a work situation that has left me burned out , frustrated, and, frankly, a little desperate. I work for a small business, and my boss, Natalie (the owner), has put me in a position where I am essentially working two full-time jobs with only a $1-per-hour raise to show for it.

I was originally hired as the office manager, a position that was described as fast-paced with no downtime. That was absolutely true. But early on, because I was finishing my marketing degree, Natalie started giving me small marketing-related tasks, which I was happy to help with. When I graduated, I continued assisting with marketing on the side while we had an external marketing contractor, Amy, handling the more complex tasks like paid advertising.

After a while, Nat

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