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Everyone will have their own boundaries. And I have seen both. The over achiever that volunteers for every nonsense assignment. Working 60 plus hours as a salaried employee. Missing life events with family. And the one that pushes back and is seen as the one who doesn’t have the passion or the drive to be successful. And either of them will get laid off at a moments notice. Companies no longer care about passion and dedication. It’s up to them. They are the overlords who decide who stays and who goes and they will cut either or both positions with zest and vigor.
That said, i also have , over the course of my career, played both roles myself.
The boundaries one where I spent guilt free time with my kids and family when they needed me the most has paid me back in ways that promotions and more money never could.
When you are no longer on this earth your kids will remember that you were at their (insert event) or you were too busy “working”. And that will get pulled forward to the next generation.
Show up for them not the job.
Rising Star
Very true, thanks for your thoughts on this!
Is everyone pitching in extra? Or are some expected to make up for the lack of effort of others? If being part of the “team” means scarifying your physical, mental, or emotional health…that’s not a team. The “coach” is supposed to care about the people as a whole.
Conversation Starter
Tell them “work-life balance”
Rising Star
True! I think they’d just shrug and tell me to get on with it though
Pro
If you set the boundary early it’s easier to maintain, bare minimum pay for a role equals bare minimum work for the role (making sure I’m doing what is required but nothing extra). If you don’t set this boundary upfront they will keep moving the finish line on you. If they want more they can pay more
Rising Star
I think that’s a good way to fix it!