Is there anything quite like a Friday in HR, trying to close every loose end and play catch-up after a week where everything imaginable was thrown at you—just so you can start Monday with a clean slate? I feel like I’ve tackled loads today and feel very satisfied that I have loads of little things completed😁

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I completely relate to this. Fridays in HR feel like controlled chaos wrapped in small wins. Clearing the little things gives a strange sense of calm, even though you know Monday will bring a whole new list.

It helps me to organise some bits before a mad rush can happen on Monday, so I have some things tied up and not too many loose ends!

Honestly, there are some weeks where I call it quits at 4pm on the Friday, knowing that I'll put in some hours over the weekend to catch up on emails, put together slides for a presentation, and review a bunch of documents where I need quiet time to read carefully and actually think (not just react).

Yes, it interrupts my weekend. But sometimes I'd rather work at my pace, at home, able to take breaks whenever I want, with no meetings interrupting my flow, and get it done that way. Not something everyone is comfortable with, but it's how I stay sane.

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