How do you handle a boss who calls you “family,” but somehow that means they expect you to be available 24/7? I’m all for being dedicated, but I’m getting midnight texts, weekend calls, and constant guilt trips if I don’t reply instantly. I’m trying to set boundaries without being labeled “not a team player.” What would you actually say when they message you at 12AM with “quick questions”?

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“Family” is code for “we own you.” If they text after hours, don’t answer. The boundary you set now is the respect you’ll get later.

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Yikes! I think you need to sit down and create some boundaries, I once had a boss like that who called me at 3AM, I sat her down in a meeting and said to her, if you call me at 3AM, I won't be able to do the job you need me to do at 10AM. Quickly enough, the late hour calls stopped!

Don't respond to texts after hours, period. You aren't getting paid for them. I understand helping out in an emergency, but I would burn out hard if I was routinely having my nights interrupted by work. Put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" and don't respond to anything that comes in until the following day.

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