A Mumbai woman has sparked an online discussion after sharing her frustrating work situation on Reddit. The user, known as “CrazyKittenUwU,” sought advice from fellow Redditors about her increasingly difficult work-life balance. Her story, which gained significant attention, highlights the strain of her boss’s persistent habit of assigning last-minute tasks just before her shift ends, causing her to stay late into the night.
In her post, CrazyKittenUwU detailed how her daily work routine was severely disrupted, leaving her exhausted and with little time for herself. Employed by a marketing agency, she stated that her nine-hour workday was constantly extended due to her boss’s requests for new tasks at the last minute. This resulted in her getting home late, often around 12:30 a.m., after a long commute on Mumbai’s crowded local trains.
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“I reach work by or before 10 a.m., finish all my tasks by 7 p.m., but then every time I tell my boss I’m leaving, he assigns me more work,” she wrote, explaining that her workday often stretched until 8:30 or 9 p.m. despite her efforts to leave on time.
The woman described her attempts to communicate her challenges to her boss, only to have them fall on deaf ears. Despite explaining the difficulties of commuting during peak hours, her boss’s response was consistently dismissive, leaving her to handle last-minute tasks. “I’ve told him that the trains get really crowded, but he just says ‘let’s get this done quickly,’” she shared.
Despite these attempts at communication, her concerns remained unresolved, leading to further frustration. She even tried leaving without informing her boss once, but was met with a scolding the following day. “How do I tell him that I am not doing my work on time so he can give me more work instead of letting me go home?” she questioned in her post.
The post received a variety of responses from Reddit users, some offering advice on how to handle such a situation. One user suggested that she should take the initiative and send her boss a list of tasks at the start of the day, along with an estimate of how much time each task would take. This would allow her to request any additional tasks in a timely manner and avoid last-minute work assignments.
Others shared their own similar experiences. One Redditor recounted how their boss would assign them tasks right at the end of the day but, after repeatedly leaving on time, the issue was resolved. “I came to the office at 10 a.m. every day, so I told my boss I’d only accept tasks at the start of the day. Eventually, he understood,” they shared.
Another user took a more direct approach, advising her to be firm about her safety concerns. “Tell him that you have to walk through a shady area to reach home and ask if he wants to be responsible for your safety. Be firm when it comes to your well-being,” they advised.
In addition to practical advice, many Redditors also shared the toll that toxic work environments can take on mental and physical health. One user shared a story of a seven-year experience in a stressful job that led to severe health issues. “I compromised on sleep and health until I was diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. It was a wake-up call to find a job that didn’t require me to work around the clock,” they revealed.
This exchange highlights an ongoing issue in work culture—employees facing burnout due to excessive demands and lack of boundaries. The conversation sparked widespread support for the user, with many advising her to put her health and safety first.
As the Reddit post continues to gain traction, it serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting work-life balance and ensuring that employees are not overburdened. In today’s fast-paced work culture, it is essential for both employees and employers to maintain healthy boundaries to avoid burnout and preserve mental well-being.
