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Work-Life Boundaries
Is it just me, or does it feel like personal time is getting respected less and less at work?
I've been noticing more instances of people being expected to respond to messages or continue working during weekends, MC, annual leave and even public holidays. Sometimes it's not explicitly demanded, but there's an unspoken expectation that you'll still be contactable.
It got me wondering whether this has simply become the norm in Singapore. If so, should we just accept it as part of working life?
Personally, I find it a little disheartening. When boundaries between work and personal time become blurred, it can make the relationship feel more transactional than collaborative. Instead of feeling like part of a team, it sometimes feels like you're valued mainly for your availability and output.
Beyond work itself, I also wonder how this affects bigger life decisions. If you're expected to be "available" all the time, does that change how you think about settling down, starting a family, or building a life outside of work?
Curious to hear what others think. Is this something you've experienced as well, or am I looking at it through strawberry-generation lenses?
