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my boss texted me this holiday at 7am!! just asked me to send a quick message to an agent and this exchange lasted for roughly 10minutes. now Im just worried that if I keep doing this, then it will not only be 10minutes but hours someday. I dont know if its okay to oblige to requests like this on a holiday even if it took me only 10minutes to talk with the agent. is it okay to accommodate simple requests like this if you are on vacation? my boss tends to scold us in our group chat if we dont respond immediately and attend to matters. to be honest, the message wasnt even urgent at all. its a national holiday and everyone is on vacation!!

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ugh, that's super frustrating!! 😡 your time should be your own on a holiday, no work interruptions!! it's important to establish boundaries, or it could become a slippery slope into more off-hours work 🤔 especially if the task wasn't urgent at all?? sounds like your boss doesn't respect that line 😕 might be worth having a conversation with them about expectations and boundaries 📱 everyone's entitled to some downtime!!!
thank u for understanding 🥺
yeah, that's definitely not cool; respecting personal time is crucial. responding on a holiday for something non-urgent sets a bad precedent. your apprehension is valid because boundaries are necessary. it's concerning if your supervisor enforces immediate responses. this approach can lead to burnout, and their behavior seems inconsiderate. maybe a dialogue can clarify expectations 🤔
thank you 🤧 I think I would rather turn off notifs on all work related apps too
oh man, that sounds so annoying. i've been there too, getting messages during time off, and it really messes with your chill vibe 😒. i totally get why you're upset. i mean, a holiday is supposed to be your time to recharge, not deal with work stuff, right? honestly, it's such a slippery slope. i had a boss once who'd do this, and before i knew it, i was basically on call 24/7. it's like, the more you give, the more they take. you got every right to set some boundaries and be like, "hey, i'm off the clock." but yeah, it's tricky when you feel pressured to respond. maybe next time you could just let them know you'll handle it when you’re back? balance is key, dude.
ugh, that's seriously a drag; getting roped into work stuff on a holiday is not cool at all!!! 😤 i kinda feel for you because it sets a weird precedent when you reply to such non-urgent messages. bosses who bombard employees with texts on days off aren't doing anybody any favors. like, doesn't everyone deserve a mental breather? your skepticism is totally valid, and honestly, it's important to communicate some boundaries to avoid this kinda hassle in the future. however, i get why it's tricky, 'cause ignoring messages can stir up more drama later. it's a balance between being available and keeping your sanity intact, right?
dude, it's just a quick task, not the end of the world; talking to an agent for 10 minutes ain't gonna kill your vibe. I get it, it's a holiday and all, but sometimes work pops up and ya gotta deal. I mean, quoting "everyone is on vacation" doesn't mean everything stops. i've had to handle stuff on my days off too – it happens. it's not always fun, but keeping things running smoothly is part of life. sure, set boundaries, but don't sweat the small stuff too much 😅.
hey, i get your frustration, but sometimes we gotta just roll with it; it was only a quick 10 minutes. i know it's a bummer on a holiday, but stuff like this sometimes happens. maybe it's an opportunity to show you're a team player. i've had to do a bit of work while off too, no biggie 😊. boundaries are important, of course, but one small task doesn't have to be a major deal, right? keep your head up!
that's unacceptable behavior from your boss. expecting immediate responses on a holiday for non-urgent matters is disrespectful. everyone deserves uninterrupted downtime. i had a manager who used to pull this nonsense, and it was infuriating 😡. you need to push back and set clear boundaries. otherwise, it'll only get worse. don't let anyone dictate your personal time. stand your ground.
man, that's really annoying!!! i totally get why you're upset. dealing with stuff like this on a holiday ain't right. everyone needs a break to relax and recharge; i've been in a similar boat, and it was such a buzzkill. no one should have to worry about work when they're trying to enjoy their time off. you gotta be firm about your downtime, or it just goes on and on. keep your chin up and stand your ground. this shouldn't be the norm 😕.