I was overworked badly that I got a bruise on my arm and leg...
My supervisor had us working at her storage unit, which was not in the job description at all. We were moving really heavy boxes, and the next day my whole body was sore and my back was hurting. I knew this was unprofessional because I’ve been doing SYEP for a long time, but at the same time, I did feel bad because she is running a nonprofit and didn’t really have anyone else to help her. She may even be reading this, but I still feel like I have to share what happened.
We also had to stay an extra 30 minutes putting everything back, which went over our time limit, then had to come back the next day to fix everything again. I ended up getting a bruise on my arm and leg from moving things around. My mom was even upset when I told her because she also agreed that this was not part of my job description.
I understand that nonprofits may need extra help, but this was not what I signed up for when I accepted an administrative position. I’m honestly upset with myself for going along with it, but I also know I was put in an uncomfortable situation. I just hope future SYEP participants don’t have to go through the same experience.