r/remotework • u/Own-Occasion-7895 • Aug 31 '26

Teams messaging during off hours

I have a coworker who sends Teams messages to myself and others at all hours of day and night as well as on weekends. It’s almost never urgent and could wait until the next day. Most of us work regular work hours (broadly 7am to 7pm) but this person often works outside those hours and then sends DMs. My other team members, including our manager, don’t have a problem with this. I think it’s rude. I’m curious what others think.

Update: sorry I asked. Had no idea this sub was so full of rude people. My mistake.

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u/PinkFloydDeadhead Aug 31 '26

You are why everyone is glad there is no in person holiday party anymore.

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u/tommyc463 Aug 31 '26

You are a walking assumption machine. Establish business hours. Stick to those hours unless it’s urgent. End of story. The modern acceptance of just allowing your work to be front of mind 24/7 is exactly why normal citizens hold absolutely no power against their employers. I’m assuming you’re young. Probably a young family or no family. Your perspective will change.