Had a coworker tell me they hadnât texted once because of the time. âI didnât want to wake you.â
I stared at them through the dawning realization that they lived in a world where that was remotely possible. âMy phone is on do not disturb if Iâm sleeping. Why would I let random texts wake me up? My sleep is important.â
Equally baffled they replied, âWhat if someone at work needs you?â
âI am not a manager. No one at work will ever need me badly enough to interrupt my sleep. If Iâm not working then thereâs no reason to be calling me.â
âNot even if you need to cover?â
I laughed, âI donât need to cover. They could ask me to cover but good luck getting ahold of me if Iâm sleeping.â
They looked distressed at this idea.
To console them I added, âI have important people like my mom and my wife set to override. If they call they get through no matter what.â
There was a small pause before they asked, âYou can do thatâŚ?â
So friendly reminder. Become unreachable. Work does not need you that badly. Sleep.










