I just started a new job (yesterday) and on my second day I’m already getting a call asking if I can work tomorrow (I have both today and tomorrow off)
I want to set clear boundaries without being a dick that my downtime is mine and I’ll only work as I was scheduled.
I always feel super guilty saying no and naturally managers use guilt as a weapon to make you cave.
What’s the best tactic to creating a healthy distance without being seen as a jerk or lazy?
My current strategy is to make it seem like I have a lot going on in my downtime, which I do, so I can never stay late or come in spontaneously.