PA Life readers reveal if they are struggling with their workload

Our readers responded to a Twitter poll asking how much they struggle with their workload.

58 per cent of you revealed that you aren’t battling against your workload, despite a recent study finding that nine out of ten workers do not feel adequately trained to handle their workload. It seems our PAs are fully equipped to ensure all of their tasks and deadlines are met.

In fact, 33 per cent of you went as far to say that you’d like to be given more work to keep your day as busy and fulfilled as possible.

However, the stats seem to ring true with 11 per cent of you, who cited that they are struggling with their workload every day.

In the article earlier this month, Claire Cheek, director at Step One Recovery, said: “Stress is something people are forced to deal with in all aspects of their lives, however workplace stress is something that we’re seeing more people struggling to cope with.

“Stress effects people in different ways, and for some can cause both physical and mental exhaustion, known as ‘burnout.’ Professionals with perfectionist and controlling tendencies are far more likely to be affected by burnout, as they thrive on stress and adrenaline.”

Let us know how you are coping with your workload via Twitter @PALifeMag.