Saying No to Workplace Office Norms

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/voices/workplace-office-norms-culture-say-no-6200256

"But I'm learning to draw boundaries where I need to. Now, I refuse to look at my phone from 6pm to 9pm every evening [...] winding down and being put to bed. Sometimes I even turn my phone off entirely during those hours.

What matters more is making an effort to understand their needs and concerns, and communicate openly about how we can work together to achieve shared goals.

If that requires sitting down to the occasional lunch with colleagues every now and then, so be it. [...]

However, that does not mean we must accept and participate in every single practice offered up as a "norm"."

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