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No workplace schedule is perfect.
Its probably impossible for a worker topunch in and punch outon the dot daily.
So theres some leniency when employees can leave and when their time on the job becomes overtime.
To implement overtime policies better, some places might ask employees to report to managers if theyre working overtime.
And that was just the case inthis story.
A man recounted how hemaliciously compliedwith the overtime policy of the store where he worked some 20 years ago.
After all, he had a pretty important commitment at the movie theater!
Granted, their reasons might be more serious than going to see a Star Wars film.
But who hasnt fantasized aboutsneaking off early?
People may have different reasons for leaving work early.
Some have family emergencies, unplanned home repairs, or maintenance.
Other meetings or networking events might also be reasons to leave work early.
Theres also a right way to do it.
First off, experts say there are some circumstances to consider.
Like company policies, which, in OPs particular case, meant he had to report to a manager.
Lastly,Remote Work Junkiewrites that its important to consider thecompany culture.
More and more companies realize the importance of mental health days.
Giants like Nike, LinkedIn, Netflix, and Duolingo provide mental health days to their employees.
However, employees shouldnt take advantage of it too often.
Some companies still hesitate to have mental health day policies precisely because theyre afraid employees will start taking advantage.
There is no way employers can monitor if workers use their days off for the intended purpose.
Many people shared similar nonsensical experiences they had at their jobs
