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Workaholic John vs. The 5 PM Rule: Who Wins?

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We’ve all been there, haven’t we? The workday ends, but the pings and calls just don’t stop. Our protagonist, let’s call him ‘Mr. 5 PM’, found himself in a similar situation. He had one foot out the door of his toxic workplace, but there was one last hurdle – training his coworker, ‘Workaholic John’. As the clock struck 5, would Mr. 5 PM stand his ground or succumb to the after-hours demands of his colleague? Let’s delve into this workplace drama.

The Great Escape ‍♂️

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Passing the Baton

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The 5 PM Rule ⏰

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John’s Last-Minute Queries

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The Extra 15 Minutes ⏳

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The 4:50 PM Cut-off

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John’s After Hours Calls

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Ignoring the Pings

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The Personal Phone Invasion

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John’s Anger

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The Remote Work Misconception

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Mr. 5 PM Stands His Ground ✊

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The Guilt Trip

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The 5 PM Rule: A Remote Worker’s Standoff

Mr. 5 PM was determined to leave his toxic workplace behind, but Workaholic John had other plans. Despite repeated reminders, John would bombard Mr. 5 PM with last-minute queries, even contacting him on his personal phone after hours! Mr. 5 PM stood his ground, refusing to answer calls or messages after 5 PM. While he did feel a twinge of guilt, he knew he had to prioritize his mental health over John’s ’emergencies’. Now, let’s see what the internet thinks of Mr. 5 PM’s strict adherence to his work hours.

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NTA. Keep doing what you are doing! (Looks like John is going to fit right into the toxic workplace.)

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Setting boundaries: NTA, John crossed the line by working overtime ⏰

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OP is not responsible for John’s poor time management.
NTA

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Setting boundaries with a workaholic coworker

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NTA sets clear boundary, but John pushes limits.

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Wishiwashome | Wishiwashome

Block his number and enjoy your remote work in peace!

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NTA, your foot is already out the door. What are they gonna do if you don’t respond after 5? *Fire* you? lol

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Remote workers working more? Stick to your working hours!

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NTA: John’s behavior raises concerns about his intentions and boundaries.

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Don’t work a minute past 5:00! It’s not your problem anymore

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Loving r/antiwork and not the a**hole. Join the movement! ✊

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Moving on to greener pastures was definitely the right move!

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Set boundaries with John by email and block his number.

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Alison-Chains | Alison-Chains

NTA: Set boundaries and watch out for clingy ex-employer

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Set boundaries and take back your personal time! ⏰

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Setting boundaries and leaving work behind

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NTA. John needs to leave work at the office! ‍♂️

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NTA, blame your coworker for poor time management

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Setting boundaries at work: Power trip or self-care? NTA

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Remote work FTW! Setting boundaries with a workaholic boss

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HR/HC Manager defends work-life balance, tells boss to back off

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“NTA: Sneaky way to leave work on time every day! “

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Dismissive response to workaholic John’s ‘question’ sparks intrigue

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NTA: Set boundaries with your workaholic colleague to protect yourself

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Rejoice! You’re not the a**hole and escaping this BS soon!

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NTA stands up to workaholic boss, suggests fair solution

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Stand up for your boundaries and let him figure it out!

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NTA sets boundaries with boss, emphasizes importance of work hours ⏰

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Work-life balance: setting boundaries and reclaiming personal time.

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NTA John: Management material or just a crap coworker?

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NTA: Set boundaries and let them figure it out

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Toxic coworker John demands compliance, but you’re NTA. Log off!

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NTA: Who’s the real winner in this workaholic battle?

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John’s relentless work ethic after 5 PM. NTA!

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NTA, assert your boundaries and prioritize your work-life balance!

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NTA. John needs a reality check on workplace etiquette.

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Setting boundaries at work and reclaiming your time! ⏳

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NTA. Setting boundaries with a workaholic? You go, girl!

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Stand your ground and prioritize your own well-being. NTA ✊

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