The article discusses the challenges remote workers face in maintaining boundaries with friends and family who assume that working from home means being available for social engagements. The letter writer expresses frustration over repeated requests to take time off work to socialize, despite having a structured work schedule. The advice given emphasizes the importance of being direct yet respectful in communicating work hours and encourages setting boundaries to respect work commitments.
You might also respond to the next invite with a firm reminder: "I work the same hours every week. I want to see you when I'm off, but please stop inviting me to do things during the day. It makes me feel like you don't respect me."
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