1. Abby is a recent graduate who landed a great engineering job. Given the economic downturn and the pressure to run a lean shop, a number of more experienced veteran staff members have been downsized. As a result, a significant amount of responsibility and hours have fallen to her. She has been successful, but it has involved working 12 hours a day for 6 or 7 days each week over the past three months, with no end in sight. She is fast approaching burnout, but she believes it would be risky to move to another job so soon after graduating. (LO 1-1, LO 1-2)

a. What steps would you recommend that Abby take to sort out her dilemma?

b. List two options for Abby and three pros and three cons for each option.

c. What would you suggest she do and why?