this post was submitted on 02 Oct 2025
37 points (100.0% liked)

US News

2405 readers
66 users here now

News from within the empire - From a leftist perspective

founded 6 years ago
MODERATORS
all 7 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] PoY@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

generally that's what i use sick days for. sometimes i'm just too goddamned wiped to force myself to work. it doesn't help that slack and email are always on and anyone can ping at any goddamn time so even when you're off the clock you're not really.

[–] YoSoySnekBoi@kbin.earth 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is why I've taken to perpetually muting my notifications - if you wanna reach me about work, do it during work hours.

[–] Imreallybored@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 month ago

I second this. Working in IT apparently means you don't deserve to step away from your job. I use some automation on my phone to disable my work profile at 17:00 and I haven't looked back. Do Not Disturb is also your friend if you can't do something like that! You can set it so loved ones or certain apps can cut through it.

[–] surjomukhi@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 1 month ago

Late stage capitalism

[–] reazonozaer@lemmygrad.ml 9 points 1 month ago

Ah the perfect vacation after you pay off a pizza in four monthly payments.