Imagine getting hired for a job with a great work-life balance, only to find out it's not true. My boss keeps calling me on weekends to come to work, but I've had enough. When I told him I couldn't cancel my weekend plans on such short notice, he asked me to always be available. Now my coworkers are angry at me for not working weekends like them. But should I have to sacrifice my personal life for work? AITA for not working weekends? Read my story and decide for yourself.
Is It My Obligation To Work On Weekends When I Was Promised Regular Hours?
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A promised work-life balance has turned into a seemingly never-ending workweek for this employee. Despite the promise of regular hours in the job interview, the employee's boss has been blowing up their phone on nights and weekends asking them to come into work. The employee has tried to set boundaries and suggest alternative ways to stay in touch, but their boss has not been receptive. Now, the employee's coworkers are frustrated that they are not working weekends and are accusing them of not pulling their weight. Is it really necessary to work weekends and sacrifice family time for the job? Or is it okay to prioritize personal time and stick to regular hours? Join the conversation and share your thoughts below.
Don't let your job ruin your work-life balance. NTA.
theOGbeav | theOGbeav
Standing up for yourself at work is important, but be prepared for consequences 💼👀
crazytrini | crazytrini
Employee stands up for their rights to regular hours and salary
Blackcat0123 | Blackcat0123
Don't let your employer guilt-trip you into working extra hours ⏰
AccordingTelevision6 | AccordingTelevision6
Don't let your boss take advantage of you 🚫💼 Stand up for yourself
FirmlyThatGuy | FirmlyThatGuy
Toxic workplace? 💼 Don't rush to quit. Collect unemployment and apply elsewhere.
filkerdave | filkerdave
Working on weekends? NTA says this commenter, but is it understaffing?
PlanktonOk4846 | PlanktonOk4846
Respect the contract, respect the employee. Work-life balance matters 👍
RaresMocanu00 | RaresMocanu00
Respect your boundaries and don't let coworkers cross the line 🚫⏰
CrystalQueen3000 | CrystalQueen3000
Empower yourself and your coworkers to fight for fair treatment ✊🏽
yet_another_sock | yet_another_sock
You're NTA, but beware of companies finding loopholes 😕
YourImaginaryFried | YourImaginaryFried
Document everything and prioritize family. NTA for standing up.
nmar5 | nmar5
Don't sacrifice your free time to make coworkers feel better. 🙅♀️
notathrowaway987654 | notathrowaway987654
Propose hourly pay with OT to make boss rethink schedule
rosecityrose0618 | rosecityrose0618
Don't let work ruin your plans 😎 #NTA
bloodfeier | bloodfeier
Salaried doesn't mean unlimited hours, it means steady wages 🤔
elvaholt | elvaholt
Don't let your employer take advantage of you ⚠️ Find another gig 💼
luckyintrovert | luckyintrovert
Setting boundaries with coworkers 🚧
FootHiker | FootHiker
Set boundaries! 🛑 Use Do Not Disturb mode to disconnect.
[deleted] | [deleted]
Handling work conflicts with maturity and honesty is key 🤝
bleaston1982 | bleaston1982
Join the celebration with r/antiwork 🎉
the1tone | the1tone
Check your hiring contract to see if off-hour work is expected 📝
NoizeTrauma | NoizeTrauma
Standing up for work-life balance 💪 #NTA
HopelessVetTech | HopelessVetTech
Collect unemployment if fired for not working weekends, NTA 👍
ThatSavings | ThatSavings
No promotion for you 😔 but you're NTA 👍
[deleted] | [deleted]
Set boundaries and ask about overtime rates for taking calls. 📱
Red_Cathy | Red_Cathy
NTA for refusing to work weekends without explicit expectations.
BJntheRV | BJntheRV
Stand up to your boss and find a better job 💪
BikingAimz | BikingAimz
NTA but be prepared to be fired. Employer bait-and-switched you.
ChewyRib | ChewyRib
Join the /antiwork sub and fight against unfair work practices 💪
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Salaried job means doing the job when it needs doing 👎 ESH
EvilGreebo | EvilGreebo
Contracted free day on Sunday, NTA for refusing work on weekends 😎
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Empowerment through unionizing and education, NTA takes charge! 🤝
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Don't let your employer take advantage of you! 🛑 Look for better opportunities.
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Set boundaries! 🚫 Don't let work interfere with personal life.
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Don't let toxic workplaces control your life. 👌
adeelf | adeelf
Find a new job 🏃♂️ Sounds like a toxic workplace 🤢
deathbychips2 | deathbychips2
Stand up for your rights 💪 Keep records and report to HR
PrestigiousWedding36 | PrestigiousWedding36
Keeping promises, NTA stands up for their work hours 🤝
meifahs_musungs | meifahs_musungs
Don't stick around in a toxic workplace 👍
PoppyGooze | PoppyGooze
Set boundaries and stand by them 💪🏼
rivmcd | rivmcd
Stand up for your rights! 🤝💪 Leave pro-union materials before leaving.
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Respect your time and boundaries, you're NTA 🙌
dobber1965 | dobber1965
Boss's shady weekend work requests raise red flags 🚩
Transmutagen | Transmutagen
Be a role model at work 👍
Common_Steak1704 | Common_Steak1704
Stand up for yourself and your time off 💪
Neutronova | Neutronova
Setting boundaries: why you shouldn't feel guilty for disconnecting 📵
north-sun | north-sun
Don't be an a**hole, find a new gig 😎
kittynoodlesoap | kittynoodlesoap
Boss lied about regular hours, NTA for refusing weekend work 💪
luckydidi18 | luckydidi18
Agree that it's unfair. Start job hunting to avoid repercussions.
SubRedditLurker08 | SubRedditLurker08
Standing up for your rights 💪🏼
smooky1640 | smooky1640
Weekends are for rest. NTA for setting boundaries.
DrZaiu5 | DrZaiu5
Valuing your time is key ⌚ Enjoy your weekends guilt-free! 😎
Anxious-Brilliant556 | Anxious-Brilliant556
Don't let the company take advantage of you 👊
Realistic-Animator-3 | Realistic-Animator-3
Definitely NTA. Overtime laws protect you from such bosses 🙌
DocSternau | DocSternau
Join the anti-work movement and reclaim your weekends! ✊
CaffeinatedHBIC | CaffeinatedHBIC
Standing up for your promised hours, NTA 👍
ewearehere | ewearehere
Agreeing with a strong NTA sentiment 💯
littlepinkgrowl | littlepinkgrowl
Breaking free from the weekend grind, one coworker at a time! 💪 (NTA)
iwantasecretgarden | iwantasecretgarden
Standing up for fair treatment at work 🙌🏽
iamtj7 | iamtj7
Setting boundaries and asserting yourself at work like a boss! 💪
treborcj | treborcj
Standing up for your rights might have consequences, start job hunting 🏃♂️
ree1778 | ree1778
