It is very important to have a good relationship with your coworkers and your job; otherwise, you’ll always be prone to be angry and tired. For example, a Redditor has recently shared their experience with their last job and how the lack of boundaries caused them to burn out and eventually quit.
OP was very straightforward about the situation; their coworker kept calling them even though they were at lunchtime or after they got home to ask them everything about their position because they were training her.
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OP said sometimes she asks if they are available to talk, but she usually calls and expects an immediate answer. Yet, no matter how often OP didn’t answer the texts or calls, she kept trying to reach them. Finally, the constant calls and people trying to rely on OP caused them to burst, so they sent their two-week notice.
One day, the coworker called them rude and said it was unfair they didn’t help them with the training. Meanwhile, their other coworkers addressed the situation and thought she was right because OP used to be helpful whenever needed.
Though OP needs to make sure she learns everything before they leave in two weeks, they are not interested in being a “team player” as their boss requested because they are already burned out from this job.
OP Is Tired From This Job
OP’s Coworker Called Them Rude
People in the comments agreed with OP’s decision; they don’t owe them anything. However, they called out the fact that, as OP later explained, this issue started because they didn’t set up boundaries at the beginning.
OP added that they used to answer every call after work hours or during their lunch breaks; however, they were rarely compensated, so eventually, they decided to stop helping. Users suggested they clarify this in their next job to avoid the same problem.
On the other hand, they said it is not the coworker’s fault, as she is trying to learn, but the boss’s. Many comments said OP should forward the calls to their boss and let them manage the problems.
Overall, the common agreement was OP should take these last weeks easy as they already sent their notice and won’t be there for long. They pointed out it is no longer their responsibility or problem, and they should keep ignoring all texts and calls made after hours.
It Is Not Part Of The Job
They Need To Put Some Boundaries
That’s Unhealthy
