The hidden cost of being the ‘reliable one’ at work

Being the always reliable team member at work can earn trust—but it can also limit your growth and cause burnout. Below, experts share how to challenge unfair expectations, set clear boundaries, and avoid becoming the only person who can keep things running. Learn when to share responsibility, seek career mobility, and move beyond a role that depends on constant overwork. Share Knowledge Before Dependency Traps You Being needed feels like winning. It isn’t. When a company depends on...