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Anyone else doing remote work but still expected to be available 24/7?

3w ago1 min read

I work from home and its great for seeing the kids at lunch but my manager keeps texting me at 6pm about work stuff. Last Friday I was helping my son with homework and got called into an emergency meeting. I don't think they respect that I'm still working even though I'm home. Trying to set boundaries but scared it'll hurt my next review. Does anyone have a script for this convo or am I just overthinking?

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MMarkRegular2w ago

This is the exact reason I set boundaries now. I work from home too and my manager learned real quick that 6pm means I'm off the clock. I told him during my interview that I need clear work hours and I stick to it. If something's truly urgent, okay, but casual texts? That's what tomorrow's email is for.

MMax R.Regular3w ago

Set a boundary, brother. My manager tried that and I had to push back. Those evening texts can wait until morning. Your family dinner time is sacred.

RRyan M.New Dad3w ago

That's rough. I work odd hours so I get the squeeze from both sides, but when you're home with the kids that should mean something. Don't let work creep into that time.

TThomas H.Regular3w ago

Yeah, remote work is supposed to be a perk not a trap. I've had to have a real conversation with my boss about when I'm actually off. Coffee helps but boundaries help more.

DDanielRegular2w ago

Yep, had this exact issue. Started turning off work apps after 5:30 and it changed everything. My kids actually get me at dinner instead of half my brain being on Slack. Manager complained once then got over it.

RRonRegular2w ago

The trap of working from home is everyone thinks your time is flexible. It's not. You wouldn't walk into an office at 6pm texting someone so don't do it remotely. Document it if your manager's doing this regularly, because that's a future problem.