I was gone on a week long vacation. I already work in an understaffed office in a some what notable college. I spent the week before I left on vacation trying to make sure if anyone needed anything from me to let me know before I left or I wouldn't respond till I get back. No one needed anything and so I left without a worry. I was gone for only one week and immediately my job began texting me on my personal phone asking work related questions, asking me to check emails, etc. I did not respond and I told them that where I was there was not even much cell service. I tried to ignore it but it left me in a sour mood for parts of my vacation.
When I arrived back, I was told by the head of the department “I heard you didn't have cell service while you were on vacation!” in the tone of a joke, but it did not feel like one. They never asked how my vacation was, just commenting on my lack of response.
Many people in my office have their work emails on their phones, and even respond to work on vacations. It seems I am the only one in my office that tries to have some work life balance. Honestly this has but me in such a bad mood at work and I have been finding myself doing the bare minimum. I don't know what could of been so important that I NEEDED to answer ASAP when I was hours away. They clearly do not value me or my life, so I have a hard time valuing them.
Anyone else deal with this?