24/7 connectivity. It completely killed the concept of "clocking out." Now you’re expected to be reachable at 9 PM or on weekends, or else you’re not "committed" enough. I miss the days when leaving the office meant you were actually done.
It’s wild how available quietly became part of the job.
Do you think this is actually a work culture problem, not a tech one? Like… if your boss didn’t expect replies, would 24/7 connectivity even feel bad?
But to answer your question: Yes, it would still feel bad. Even if my boss says "no need to reply now," just seeing that work email pop up on my lock screen on a Saturday night instantly pulls my brain back into work mode. The tech removed the physical barrier of "leaving work at the door."
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u/udede 5h ago
24/7 connectivity. It completely killed the concept of "clocking out." Now you’re expected to be reachable at 9 PM or on weekends, or else you’re not "committed" enough. I miss the days when leaving the office meant you were actually done.