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If your manager says not to work weekends and you are then let them know. You either are inefficient during the week (or choose to leave early for fun weekday nights) or you have too much onyour plate.
True—thanks for the reply!
I work on weekends when I have deadlines I need to catch up on or when I need 100% uninterrupted focus time. If you earn overtime, and your manager says not to work weekends, then you certainly should not. If you’re exempt it shouldn’t be an issue. However, you should refrain from sending emails, especially to direct reports, on the weekend. Instead schedule them to be sent Monday morning. Your direct reports, or really anyone in your downline, could feel pressured to monitor emails and respond on the weekend if they see you are working and sending them.
Very true! I hadn’t thought of this before.
Rising Star
I try not to work on weekends unless it’s absolutely necessary. My team also encourages us to fully disassociate with work when it’s the weekend or we are on PTO.
That’s great! I’m glad not all workplaces are overly demanding :)
Listen to your manager. I almost never work on weekends, and it is asked of my direct reports maybe once a year. I would have an honest conversation with your manager about your workload and see if they have any advice.
Great points—thanks!