'5:01. That's my new nickname': Boss mocks employee for always leaving right at the end of the day, employee refuses to budge

This employee was not going to work overtime… ever.

It's hard not to respect this guy for standing his ground despite earning a reputation for never going above and beyond. That's because he refused to give into the common expectations that workers will rewarded with promotions and benefits down the line if they worked late for no pay. This author was not about that, and we're honestly here for it.

Sure, we were all likely taught that going the extra mile is how you get awarded with a greater paycheck, but it's mentalities like these that can lead to even more toxic workplace environments than we already have. If we as employees all establish the precedent that our work during standard hours should be judged for future promotions, we just might force bosses to stop expecting more from us with little reward.

Kudos to this guy for taking his new nickname and the reputation that comes attached to it in stride. Let's be real. This guy probably finishes his work early all the time and just sits there for the last 30 minutes of each work day waiting to be released. Frankly, he should be praised for not leaving early!

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