Need suggestions. I am a dedicated professional with very little life outside of work. However my new boss has a way of calling me just at the wrong time. I have missed my boss’s call three of the five time he/she has called as they have been (1) on the only Friday night I was out with friends (2) post a 12 hour workday when I just stepped away for a mental break .... etc. you get the point! I am super dedicated and will work long hours as needed.

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I am worried I may be giving me boss the wrong impression just because his/her call timings are super weird...

I'd just say in the next call "Hey I'm sorry I missed your calls, I was out and didn't see my phone". See what he/she says and then if you see a chill tone, you could just say as a joke "didn't want you thinking I was ignoring your calls". Being transparent works 99% of the time.

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