‘You don’t get my off-hours for free’: Boss tries to lure employee with promotion and bigger paycheck for extra hours, gets shut down

A viral X post is sparking debate about work-life balance after an employee challenged a managers expectation of unpaid after-hours availability. The exchange resonated with workers frustrated by growing “always online” workplace culture. The conversation highlights a broader discussion around on-call compensation, burnout, and whether salaried employees should be expected to remain available outside office hours without extra pay.

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