appboy Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 I notice some of my colleagues and friends are doing this. Is this healthy? We allow work to eat into our weekends? How much more do we need to sacrifice to keep up with the pace and work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiusulnar Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 The story of my life! Especially when the company invested in laptops during covid. Now we can do even more work while at home during weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 I used to do this at times but now I don't. I'd rather wake up earlier on Mon to start work. I also set myself a rule of not touching work on weekends, I'd rather work late on weekdays than to continue working on weekends. My work is no doubt hectic but it's really about how I manage time and work more productively in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyT Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, appboy said: I notice some of my colleagues and friends are doing this. Is this healthy? We allow work to eat into our weekends? How much more do we need to sacrifice to keep up with the pace and work? Unless they are single n bored. ..yes it's better fr some to prepare rather then stuck..I got a few sm ex colleagues are crazy can't mention name of the company they even OT on weekends like Max 12 hrs lol not even healthy but still curious hw .... Edited September 10, 2023 by JyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMassage Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Well, I used to be in the same shoes too. Work on weekends. Waking at 3, 4am thinking about work. Quote D'BodyWorkz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgboy35 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, DMassage said: Well, I used to be in the same shoes too. Work on weekends. Waking at 3, 4am thinking about work. I'm in that boat now. How did you manage to get out of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyT Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Sgboy35 said: I'm in that boat now. How did you manage to get out of that? Resigned or save ur Rice Bowl don't be like me ended up no job fr 5 months 😎 Sgboy35 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMassage Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 4 hours ago, Sgboy35 said: I'm in that boat now. How did you manage to get out of that? I resigned. Sgboy35, Gozu, mrjuicetiger and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote D'BodyWorkz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Not OT pay Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Doing work on Sunday is like starting work earlier before Monday even began. If you guys still cannot finish your work in office. The best is to quickly complete them on Friday night or burn midnight oil at home, so that you get to enjoy your full Weekend break without having to worry about anything at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appboy Posted September 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Guest Not OT pay said: Doing work on Sunday is like starting work earlier before Monday even began. If you guys still cannot finish your work in office. The best is to quickly complete them on Friday night or burn midnight oil at home, so that you get to enjoy your full Weekend break without having to worry about anything at all. Most of us usually make appointments with friends on Fri so can't wait to leave office. Most people want to stay at home on Sun and don't like to go on Sun evening. Hence, Sun evening is reserved for personal admin time or feeling blues about life. Haa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 47 minutes ago, appboy said: Most of us usually make appointments with friends on Fri so can't wait to leave office. Most people want to stay at home on Sun and don't like to go on Sun evening. Hence, Sun evening is reserved for personal admin time or feeling blues about life. Haa If got appt on Fri evening I will usually stay very productive in the day time to finish what I need to do. Generally some people tend to slack off on Friday but I dun let it affect me. I dun log in on Sun evening, I'm not paid enough to do this . Dun let it be a habit. I mean, unless it's something very very urgent, I dun see why one cannot do it on Mon morning. Trust me, there really isn't any much difference doing it on Sun evening vs Mon morning. I recalled back in those days, Sunday evening used to be gay clubbing nights, but I don't think this is happening anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lol Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 What work do you guys do? I find myself bored at work. I finish my work in a few hours daily. The rest is just pretending to still be working or double check the work or whatever it is to fill the void... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lol2 Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, Guest Lol said: What work do you guys do? I find myself bored at work. I finish my work in a few hours daily. The rest is just pretending to still be working or double check the work or whatever it is to fill the void... Banking. The amount of work is a bitch and I always get horny in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appboy Posted September 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Guest Lol said: What work do you guys do? I find myself bored at work. I finish my work in a few hours daily. The rest is just pretending to still be working or double check the work or whatever it is to fill the void... I rather bored to death than work to death. Is your company hiring? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyT Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 12 minutes ago, appboy said: I rather bored to death than work to death. Is your company hiring? Lol I rather not be bored to death I rather do work lol ..if bored people say you more.m n say why u boy doing work lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Depends on your job scope and the type of boss you have. Some job scope not possible to do it at work, like technical/production. And if your boss is the workaholic type who work anytime and any part of the day, then good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyT Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Guest guest said: Depends on your job scope and the type of boss you have. Some job scope not possible to do it at work, like technical/production. And if your boss is the workaholic type who work anytime and any part of the day, then good luck to you. Yup tht why I won't wan date with himif he doesn't even had time for his "lover" his priorities is work then love lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetie Pie Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 You are implicitly required to work wherever and whenever your boss requests if your income is obscene. However, if your income is miserable and your boss demanded that you work long hours, tell him to go fuck dog and get a fuckable and cheap replacement for himself. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eat shit Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 45 minutes ago, Sweetie Pie said: You are implicitly required to work wherever and whenever your boss requests if your income is obscene. However, if your income is miserable and your boss demanded that you work long hours, tell him to go fuck dog and get a fuckable and cheap replacement for himself. . I only work during office hours. I don't see doctor opening their clinic beyond their office hours. I don't see mrt run pass the operating hours. I don't see kopitiam open before operating hours. So therefore, I don't work beyond working hours. Period. You can ask me to eat shit, etc at work. I just have to pretend to listen. By 6 pm, I'm out of the office and you are dead to me. I don't dare. I am not after the promotion. You can promote my colleagues. Then they can do your shit. I'm paid xxx for 9 am to 6 pm. Not xxx + 100 for staying extra 10 min after work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalion Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) Do you start doing work on Sunday night to prepare for the start of a new week? Answer: Never! Edited September 12, 2023 by singalion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetie Pie Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Guest Eat shit said: I don't work beyond working hours. Period. You can ask me to eat shit, etc at work. I just have to pretend to listen. By 6 pm, I'm out of the office and you are dead to me. I don't dare. I am not after the promotion. You can promote my colleagues. Then they can do your shit. I'm paid xxx for 9 am to 6 pm. Not xxx + 100 for staying extra 10 min after work... You have potential of living a long life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Impostor syndrome Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 31 minutes ago, Sweetie Pie said: You have potential of living a long life. Ask yourself this question 5 min before the end of office hours. WHY WORK SO SLOW? ITS NOT LIKE I'M RUNNING A MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS OR SAVING LIVES. IF I DON'T LEAVE ON TIME, I'M WORKING FREE FOR THE COMPANY. IF BOSS DON'T LEAVE ON TIME? SO?? BOSS EARN 10K. I DON'T EVEN EARN HALF OF THAT. I HAVE PRETENDED TO WORK ENOUGH TODAY. GO HOME, LIVE A LIFE. COME BACK AND PRETEND AGAIN TOMORROW. ACTORS ALSO NEED A BREAK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetie Pie Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Guest Impostor syndrome said: Ask yourself this question 5 min before the end of office hours. WHY WORK SO SLOW? ITS NOT LIKE I'M RUNNING A MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS OR SAVING LIVES. IF I DON'T LEAVE ON TIME, I'M WORKING FREE FOR THE COMPANY. IF BOSS DON'T LEAVE ON TIME? SO?? BOSS EARN 10K. I DON'T EVEN EARN HALF OF THAT. I HAVE PRETENDED TO WORK ENOUGH TODAY. GO HOME, LIVE A LIFE. COME BACK AND PRETEND AGAIN TOMORROW. ACTORS ALSO NEED A BREAK. It isn't referred to as Imposter syndrome. The true impostor syndrome is when you have already done your task but remain in the workplace after hours while acting as though you are "working very hard" to get the boss's attention. These are folks who don't have lives outside of work and use it as a second home to pass the time. Edited September 12, 2023 by Sweetie Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Guest Eat shit said: I only work during office hours. I don't see doctor opening their clinic beyond their office hours. I don't see mrt run pass the operating hours. I don't see kopitiam open before operating hours. So therefore, I don't work beyond working hours. Period. You can ask me to eat shit, etc at work. I just have to pretend to listen. By 6 pm, I'm out of the office and you are dead to me. I don't dare. I am not after the promotion. You can promote my colleagues. Then they can do your shit. I'm paid xxx for 9 am to 6 pm. Not xxx + 100 for staying extra 10 min after work... I think bosses don't like such mindset and attitude. If you have such mentality, like you said, your boss would so called 'condemn' you and would not give you any promotion and good appraisal, and label you as an average worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 7 hours ago, Sweetie Pie said: You have potential of living a long life. Not true. You see those bosses who work long hours and so stressful and yet they also can live long life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 45 minutes ago, Sweetie Pie said: It isn't referred to as Imposter syndrome. The true impostor syndrome is when you have already done your task but remain in the workplace after hours while acting as though you are "working very hard" to get the boss's attention. These are folks who don't have lives outside of work and use it as a second home to pass the time. Agreed. Many people who have no life or don't want to go home, they just simply stay in the office even after office hours and enjoy the free aircon and free internet. And bosses thought they are working very hard at work. And some people who can claim OT might also stay back purposely to do some work to earn some OTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healing Therapy Posted September 12, 2023 Report Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Guest Guest said: I think bosses don't like such mindset and attitude. If you have such mentality, like you said, your boss would so called 'condemn' you and would not give you any promotion and good appraisal, and label you as an average worker. Depends... Asia boss will think that way, they prefer staff to work OT but if your boss are ang moh, chances are they will chase u home. Work life balance is very important to them but is completely absent in most asian boss. Appraisal should focus on quality of work and not quantity. Edited September 12, 2023 by Healing Therapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 11 hours ago, Healing Therapy said: Depends... Asia boss will think that way, they prefer staff to work OT but if your boss are ang moh, chances are they will chase u home. Work life balance is very important to them but is completely absent in most asian boss. Appraisal should focus on quality of work and not quantity. Asia boss likely managing styles are old school type which like their staff to be physically in the office, do not knock off on time, reachable 24/7 and obedient. These type of boss when they appraise your appraisal, if you are those type who always knock off on time, do not response to boss after office hours and not the ‘yes yes’ type, they would give you an average appraisal based on these. And tell you your work performance is not up to their expectation yet and still need room of improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appboy Posted September 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 In today context, you are loaded with work that can never be finished even if you work OT. How do leave on the dot? You tell me la. The old advice of doing the urgent and important ones first don't work anymore as everything is urgent or the deadline is always yesterday. How to solve this? Again, work OT. Even though you are a fast worker, a lot of things can't be solved easily nowadays. Hence, you rush to complete early to avoid causing delays. We have to learn new things but no proper training provided or being given time to pick up for tasks that requires new knowledge and specialized skillsets. You are expected deliver like a pro even if it's your first time doing it. If you are an executive and above, it's your responsibility to finish your work. Otherwise, you are deem as a poor performer during appraisal. The company don't need to sack you. You will leave by yourself due to high stress. Old one leaves, new one joins. "Rinse and repeat". Sounds familiar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncoin Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 I usually spend an hour or so on Sunday afternoons prepping for the work week ahead. Usually, it is just setting up reminders on the things that I didn't have time to attend to over the previous week, scheduling meetings, and planning work outfits, sometimes it is just catching up on emails. However, in the past few months, Sunday evenings have been taken up by Zoom calls with Asia since it is Monday morning already. Quote Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inamoto Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Perhaps it all depends on expectation.. What is our own expectation of our career in terms of appreciation, appraisal outcome, trajectory of advancements and salaries etc. If we have expectations to be on top of things and we are not able to do so during work hours, then we might want to put some time to prepare the necessary for the coming week (read up info / catch up on emails / structure your work week on the coming days etc). For the morning people, they are able to do so early in the morning whereas for the not so morning people, the day before may be more suitable. If our bosses expects us to deliver and we need to put in the extra hours to complete, then we might well have to unless we have other options like sacking the boss and going to a new job that better suits us. Eventually, we just need to satistfy our own expectation on our $$$ and career aspirations whether relaxed, accomplished or stable. Edited September 13, 2023 by inamoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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