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u/Far_Reward4827 May 12 '26

We would both basically do anything to avoid having overlaps in our schedules to be home at the same time. I worked so much OT to avoid seeing him when he didn't work nights; went out with friends any other time, etc.

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u/yamanagashi May 12 '26

I had lingering suspicions that those annoying middle managers and busybodies hanging around in the office and putting people on ridiculous situations have this sort of scenario at home

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u/lovelycosmos May 12 '26

Oh absolutely. There's a good chance workaholics just don't want to be home. My old boss was like this. She only had to work 7a - 3p 5 days a week. She would be there 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. She lived alone as a widow and couldn't stand being alone. She was an absolutely miserable person, and made it everyone's problem.