United States — Is it acceptable to decline a meeting outside of working hours? A TikTok video from a podcast sparked a heated debate online about workplace boundaries and overtime expectations.
Podcaster and TikToker “Corporate Natalie” came under fire for her comments about a workplace challenge in which a new employee refused to attend an 8 a.m. meeting for a training class.
In a now-deleted TikTok video, the podcaster read out an article posted by his boss who was dissatisfied with his podcast show. “When asked to attend an 8 a.m. meeting, a new Gen Z employee said, 'Um, sorry. I can't make it in time, I have a training class.'” Should this be allowed? ? ”
The host, whose real name is Natalie Marie, slammed the new employee, agreeing with the manager that the new employee should have agreed to the meeting.
Should I work beyond normal working hours?
“My gut reaction was, 'Are you kidding me?'” said Marie's podcaster, also known as Ross Pomerantz. Online “company friends”.
“I just started this job,” Marie continued. “I have nothing to say about your workout class.”
“And an 8 a.m. training class is too late. I'll train at 6 or 7.”
In a reaction video to the podcast, TikToker Alexandre Evidente expressed his views on the issue, stating that workers should not be expected to work outside of work hours and immediately abandon any non-work commitments. suggested that it should be done.
The content author further argued his point by It was revealed during the interview that the working hours for the position were from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
“I have commitments outside of work, so I made that clear to HR. I care about my health, so I go to the gym and exercise.”
He also asked two questions. “When can I get my first and second tuition refunded? Are you willing to pay from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., or can you at least let me leave by 4 p.m.?”
