Is it the company or your supervisor? You can tell them that you do not find this idea appealing and would like to talk to HR. If you do agree to... call, see if you can call in once a week at a specified time.
It is not uncommon for people in higher positions to stay in touch with the company. But try to limit them calling you. That can interfere with your family vacation. Calling in occasionally may turn out to be the outcome. more

It is very unhealthy to not disconnect. To continue to be very important you need a full mental reset. That’s taking advantage of you

Depends on the manager. Some just want the work done and don't care if you check out early. Others can be stricter and want you on the clock the whole... time. Bottom line: Be up front with your manger. Honesty and Integrity always goes a long way. more

Depends on if you are paid by the hour or receive salary pay. If by the hour, then no, you shouldn’t be doing that but if salaried then it’s fine.

Uh, no. the manager is being unreasonable. Unless the manager pays your phone bill you can choose when and if you will answer your personal phone. ... That is also why we have office hours. I know a person that bought a second phone she uses exclusively for work contacts. When she is on vacation or off hours, she turns off the "work phone" and has told her directors when she is on vacation that she is on vacation and will address things when she returns. One of her directors pushed back and she told them that in their position they should be able to handle any crisis that could cross her desk. She went on vacation, turned off her phone, returned and discovered the office did not dissolve in her absense and there were no crisis that had to be diverted.
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One 11:30pm message may not tell you enough about whether you need another job. What may matter more is what the criticism reveals about the... expectations around your role.
Was this an exceptional situation where an urgent response was genuinely needed, or is being available outside normal working hours an unwritten expectation? And if it is an expectation, was that understood when you took the role?

It may be worth clarifying those boundaries before drawing a conclusion from this incident alone. If the expectation is routinely to remain available late at night, then you have something more concrete to consider: whether that way of working is compatible with the kind of working life you want.
The incident may not give you the answer, but it may have revealed a question worth answering. more

Can you travel at short notice? If not, why are you getting upset that others can? If so, mention that you are available for travel. Maybe they are... putting your family first for you?... more

Did you send a thank you note after the interview? if not, you can and mention the wobbly chair was a distraction. That way you acknowledge the... wobbly chair. more

don't divorce him

why do you bring work home? do you have hard deadlines that must be met? if not, do not bring work home, it will still be there in the morning for... you to pick up when you get to the office.
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Learn to plan your work schedules within the normal operations hours. It is not also healthy for you to keep working beyond normal working hours... everyday. You are ruining your life. Find time to be with your spouse and family. It's not being a good employee to carry work home. If you fail to complete work all the time it's either you are overloaded and your supervisors need to rebook at your job description or you may be failing to delegate to your juniors if at all you have. Worse still you may not be working hard during normal hours hence failing to meet targets and you end up carrying work home. Check your work culture  more

It is not your place to provide the background. If you are not certain of the recommendation then do not make one.

There is nothing wrong in your recommendation...As a HR manager, my policy was to recruit thieves or persons who lost jobs out of deviant... behaviours...was driven by belief that they required a new lease in life and were indeed willing to change...similarly don't trust organisational decisions on dismissing employees especially on administrative justice...my work proved to be easy because would observing them from a point of fore character knowledge without expecting surprises...surprisingly they all performed excellently with one rising to a position of a director in the same company and two others made to directorship in different companies more

time management and boundaries. How can you streamline your daily duties to be more efficient at your job? Working longer hours does not necessarily... equate to being a better employee, it could back fire. Maybe ask the co-worker what their strategy is and how did they streamline their duties to be able to adhere to work/life balance?  more

LOL! Yes you have misunderstood! You focus your energy on someone who managing THEIR life. Stop thinking about this person and think about what you... can do to change your situation. Look. There is always going to be smarter people in the room (if you will ). The key is to know what you have to do to be successful. You may not be the smartest, but don’t be out worked either. more

I don’t think you necessarily need to rush into an apprenticeship just because someone else thinks it’s the right next step.

Your current schedule... gives you time for family and your personal responsibilities, and that has real value. At the same time, your colleague may be seeing potential in you and encouraging you to think about where you want to be a few years from now.

Maybe the answer isn’t “yes” or “no” right now. Start researching apprenticeships, talk to people in organizations that interest you, and learn what the commitment would actually look like. You can explore the opportunity without immediately giving up what you currently have.

Growth is important, but so is choosing the right timing for your life. more

Do you have enough money in your pocket for future family life ?
Is your partner culturally , ethically and morally good ?
How good you both are in... analyzing / understanding things ?
The main reason your partner is opposing to this offer ?
Why she can't travel along with you ?
Any other unknown reasons ?
All these factors needs to be analyzed ... more

You are asking the question. That means you are inclined to take the offer. You would like your partner to come also. But that answer is negative. If... there is true commitment, you and your partner would figure something out. Video calls, meeting halfway etc. If your partner is not committed to your town, then a trip to the new city to explore job opportunities for the partner would be in order.
If your partner does not care about your ambitions and career advancement, then letting this job go will make you resentful. Letting go of such opportunity can put you way back in your career. Think long and hard, not just about today but also about 5 years hence. Then make the decision and do not look back. Good luck. more

Security industry for example requires your input any time particularly if you are in operations department

NOPE!!!

Exactly! Nothing or Nobody is worth sacrificing your family. It could be that the job you wanted would probably not work for your family. Keep looking... God has good things in store for you. more

No. You did what you thought was right and later down the road when your kids talk about all the great times you had together you will forget about a... missed opportunity. Opportunities come and go. Your family is forever! more

Big companies divide up different functions. May be your position does not interface with banking information. If you do need the information to get... your job done, then go and ask. more

Yes

Yes and while you are at it (as a fool with a hero complex myself) you need to learn to assert your own needs to acheive a healthy work and life... balance.. It can be hard to do.. Some of us find it painful to leave an issue unfinished , so we consistently fly around in a cape trying to save the world from itself. more

Yes. If you find a suitable alternative job to suit your needs

Go to work you love your family but they also need money

That’s a really difficult decision because either choice comes with a sacrifice.
I don’t think either option is selfish—it’s really about what your... family needs most right now and what you’ll value looking back years from now.
The extra income could create opportunities and security, but time with your children is something you can’t get back. I’d have an honest conversation with your family and make the decision together. more

There's a big difference in proving commitment and doing quality work. How productive are you? Are you staying late because you took on an extra task... or to complete work that should've been done sooner? If it's the latter, reasses your workday. It appears your coworker completes their tasks in the timeframe allotted. Work smarter not harder!  more

Perhaps there is another question worth asking: what is your coworker doing differently during working hours? The boundaries are easy to see, but the... contribution behind the promotions may be less visible. Understanding what the organisation actually values could be more revealing than comparing hours worked. more

Congratulations. It makes sense to put family first and enjoy seeing your baby grow up.
You will probably be happier working from home, which gives... you flexibility in deciding when to work and when to take care of the family. Since COVID 19, companies have adapted to having employees work from home.
The best situation will be to try your current or old employer. They already know your work. Otherwise network and check for advertised positions. Polish up your resume and rehearse your interview. Good luck. more

Repair basketwork chair

Even though you start at 6 AM, I assume you work regular hours and also finish early. Lots of people start at 6 AM and if you get exhausted, that may... still be the case at other hours. It is a tough world and people make all kinds of compromises for a good job. If you like the job and compensation, try to adapt to these hours, such as going to bed early. If you do want to change, get your story together. Many employers may not understand your reasoning.
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I’d first see whether the schedule can be changed before walking away from a job you otherwise enjoy. A great salary and work you genuinely like are... valuable, but being chronically exhausted can eventually affect your performance, relationships, and quality of life.

I’d have a conversation with management about the time-zone issue and see whether meetings can rotate, be moved later, or whether your attendance is truly necessary at every 6 a.m. meeting. If there’s no flexibility, then I’d start asking whether the compensation and work are still worth the lifestyle required to maintain them.

A great job isn’t just about salary and interesting work—it also has to be sustainable enough to let you enjoy the life you’re working to support. more