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Gen Z worker worked till 1 am, got no overtime after management said no one asked
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Published on 1 May 2026
Month end closed alone, till 1 am
A Gen Z professional says they carried month-end closing work solo during their notice period, after being told there was no overtime allowance because they “weren’t asked” to work late. They raised concerns about keyman risk and unpaid extra hours, but management offered no solution. The worker later reflected on work-life balance and personal growth.
- Employee handled critical month-end tasks alone during notice
- Overtime was denied with the reason that work wasn’t requested
- Concerns about keyman risk reportedly received no remedy
- Experience sparked thoughts on balance and professional growth
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