You’re not family - you’re a transaction. Your employer might act like they care, but the moment you cost them money, become a PR risk, or even just step on the wrong clause in your 1000-page contract, they’ll drop you without hesitation. Period. You don’t have to sc--w up - if the company hits hard times, you and everyone around you could be out. That “we’re all family here” line? It starts to sound like a joke.
They pay you to spend more time at work than with the people you actually care about. Your job affects your mental health more than most things in your life. And if it ever comes down to it, they will replace you.
Soooo your employer is not your family, and they’re not your friend.
They pay you to work, and your responsibility is to do that work well.
• Don’t sacrifice time with family and friends to please your employer
• Don’t give up your mental health for a job
• Don’t compromise your values just to fit in
• Don’t buy into the hustle culture hype - it’s not worth what it takes