“Pleasing superiors by working extra hours”

Item: Pleasing superiors by working extra hours
Rating: 3
Author: u_BroccoliTerrible3701

What Actually Happened

Spending extra hours at work with no work to do led to burnout and decreased productivity

What I wish I knew

"Prioritizing self-care and open communication with superiors"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Set clear boundaries and communicate work expectations"

Regret Index

7/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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15%

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