I've been hybrid since January, 2 days in the office and 3 at home. My boss constantly asks me to answer emails in the evening or on weekends, claiming I'm "remote so more flexible". So I end up working 6 days a week. How can I set boundaries without looking unmotivated?
You've gotta clearly separate your work hours from your personal time, and say no to emails in the evening/on weekends without feeling guilty about it - that's not lack of motivation, that's self-respect and it actually makes you more productive at work. If your boss pushes back, lay it out plainly: you respond during your work hours, period, and if it's urgent there's the phone. Most people who manage this properly have just figured out they need to stop feeling like they have to always be available.
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