Is It My Obligation To Work On Weekends When I Was Promised Regular Hours?

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.

Breaking promises of work-life balance and regular hours

Boss violated boundaries and promised regular hours – lied

Avoiding weekend work calls like a pro

Setting boundaries for work-life balance on the weekends

Working weekends unexpectedly? Let’s talk about it. ‍

Balancing work and personal commitments on weekends. ‍

Negotiating weekend work with employer – availability and expectations set.

Standing up for my promised regular hours

Balancing work and family time: A contentious topic among coworkers

Navigating work-life balance amidst peer pressure ‍

Is it okay to say no to working weekends?

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.

Standing up for yourself at work is important, but be prepared for consequences

Employee stands up for their rights to regular hours and salary

Don’t let your employer guilt-trip you into working extra hours ⏰

Don’t let your boss take advantage of you Stand up for yourself

Toxic workplace? Don’t rush to quit. Collect unemployment and apply elsewhere.

Working on weekends? NTA says this commenter, but is it understaffing?

Respect the contract, respect the employee. Work-life balance matters

Respect your boundaries and don’t let coworkers cross the line ⏰

Empower yourself and your coworkers to fight for fair treatment ✊

You’re NTA, but beware of companies finding loopholes

Document everything and prioritize family. NTA for standing up.

Don’t sacrifice your free time to make coworkers feel better. ‍♀️

Propose hourly pay with OT to make boss rethink schedule

Don’t let work ruin your plans #NTA

Salaried doesn’t mean unlimited hours, it means steady wages

Don’t let your employer take advantage of you ⚠️ Find another gig

Setting boundaries with coworkers

Set boundaries! Use Do Not Disturb mode to disconnect.

Handling work conflicts with maturity and honesty is key

Join the celebration with r/antiwork

Check your hiring contract to see if off-hour work is expected

Standing up for work-life balance #NTA

Collect unemployment if fired for not working weekends, NTA

No promotion for you but you’re NTA

Set boundaries and ask about overtime rates for taking calls.

NTA for refusing to work weekends without explicit expectations.

Stand up to your boss and find a better job

NTA but be prepared to be fired. Employer bait-and-switched you.

Join the /antiwork sub and fight against unfair work practices

Salaried job means doing the job when it needs doing ESH

Contracted free day on Sunday, NTA for refusing work on weekends

Empowerment through unionizing and education, NTA takes charge!

Different perspectives on work culture around the world

Ontario passes law limiting employer contact outside work hours

Don’t let your employer take advantage of you! Look for better opportunities.

Set boundaries! Don’t let work interfere with personal life.

Don’t let toxic workplaces control your life.

Find a new job ‍♂️ Sounds like a toxic workplace

Stand up for your rights Keep records and report to HR

Keeping promises, NTA stands up for their work hours

Don’t stick around in a toxic workplace

Set boundaries and stand by them

Stand up for your rights! Leave pro-union materials before leaving.

Respect your time and boundaries, you’re NTA

Boss’s shady weekend work requests raise red flags

Be a role model at work

Stand up for yourself and your time off

Setting boundaries: why you shouldn’t feel guilty for disconnecting

Don’t be an a**hole, find a new gig

Boss lied about regular hours, NTA for refusing weekend work

Agree that it’s unfair. Start job hunting to avoid repercussions.

Standing up for your rights

Weekends are for rest. NTA for setting boundaries.

Valuing your time is key ⌚ Enjoy your weekends guilt-free!

Don’t let the company take advantage of you

Definitely NTA. Overtime laws protect you from such bosses

Join the anti-work movement and reclaim your weekends! ✊

Standing up for your promised hours, NTA

Agreeing with a strong NTA sentiment

Breaking free from the weekend grind, one coworker at a time! (NTA)

Standing up for fair treatment at work

Setting boundaries and asserting yourself at work like a boss!

Standing up for your rights might have consequences, start job hunting ‍♂️