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So, what you allow is what will continue, so the fact that you’re logged in at this time of night actually is the problem. People can send messages just for communication that you can then read and follow up later, the fact that you’re reading the messages is telling them that it’s OK to continue sending the messages. Sometimes all it takes is a quick short sentence saying hey I got your message. I’ll reply when I’m on the clock is all you need to do to give them the clarity that “I am off”
Managers may Occasionally use those forums for issues that arise so that others are aware in a timely manner and no one gets missed. HOWEVER, this should not be routine. Also, is.does.everyone in the group chat have the same hours?
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Most chat “rooms” or apps for work have a mute or silence tab to disconnect from the conversation when you’re not at work . When and if anyone says when you return from the days off “didn’t you get my message “ that’s when you put down the facts that your day off is your time and if it was an emergency that needed your attention then there should be a protocol in place; ie call my phone twice and hang up . That’s the less intrusive way I’ve done it . You can still guide or solve but if it isn’t urgent it can wait till you return
Not here thankfully. Everything is communicated via email. Doesn't make the after hours notifications any less annoying, but at least I can mute email without missing out on non-work texts I actually want to read.
Let me be clear, NOTHING is that important. Want to know why? Because if you are off the clock, what are you, realistically, going to do to change the outcome of the situation, *reminder* this situation is one that ANY one of the other equally qualified people who are currently on the clock are able to handle just as well as you are, the only difference is, they are on the clock. I can tell you by your response, this is not a company problem, this is a personal boundary problem that YOU need to learn to set. Like I said in my original response, What you allow is what will continue. Set a boundary and stick to it. The world moves on without you.
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Nah, this shouldn’t be standard, but it’s becoming way too common. Group chats after hours turn into unpaid on call time real fast, especially when it’s not urgent. If it’s 10 PM and no one’s bleeding or the building isn’t on fire, it can wait. Healthy teams respect off time or at least make expectations clear instead of pretending it’s casual while burning people out.
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That does not feel standard, it feels like blurred boundaries. A quick message easily turns into unpaid mental labor, especially on days off. Disconnecting should not be treated like a lack of commitment. Everyone deserves real time away from work.
Sometimes that happens to me and they get ignored until the next working business day. After a certain time, I will not answer due to me being off the clock unless it’s a huge emergency. That’s how I set boundaries with my managers.
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Oh no, you’re not legally obligated to read or action on anything off the clock. I thought they could get in trouble for that type of behavior.
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This happens to me as well, we are all on a group chat. What I do is turn my notifications off and I do not check them until my next workday. Even if you are salaried, you should respect someone’s time off.