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Resting is the other half of working hard.

Without it, youre bound to wear yourself out sooner or later.

ThisRedditorknew it all too well.

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It showed your boss you were always available and eager to impress.

These days, though, a healthy work-life balance is something employees actively seekand plenty of companies encourage.

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

That said, reality isnt always so simple.

Meanwhile, the other 55% felt pressured to answer calls or check emails after hours.

Even so, Redditoru/TheBestOpossumdidnt hesitate to put theirs in place.

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

Their approach wasnt traditional, but it certainly worked.

The unnecessary calls stopped, and two years later, theyre still with the company.

Not only that, but it had no impact on their relationship with their boss, they toldBored Panda.

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

Shes an intelligent and compassionate person, they shared.

And Im guessing the call is what made the penny drop.

For u/TheBestOpossum, the issue boiled down to fairness and compensation.

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

I think its about how you view work, they said.

To me, work is just work.

For those under 30, the number drops to just 11%.

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

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“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off

“I Know That It’s Your Day Off, But”: Employee Teaches Boss To Never Bother Them On Days Off