Speaker 1: I stayed back at the office until nearly ten last night. I’m running on coffee this morning.
Speaker 2: Ten? That’s rough. You’ve been clocking a lot of late hours lately.
Speaker 1: Yeah, the new project keeps piling up. I’m worried I’ll fall behind if I leave on time.
Speaker 2: I get it, but burning out won’t help either. I usually draw the line at six and log off.
Speaker 1: I wish I could. The emails just keep coming.
Speaker 2: Maybe set clear boundaries with the team? Even a quick message saying you’ll reply tomorrow.
Speaker 1: True, I should try that. I barely see my family these days.
Speaker 2: Balance takes practice. Start with one or two evenings a week where you leave on time, no matter what.
Speaker 1: Sounds reasonable. I’d like my weekends to feel like weekends again.
Speaker 2: Exactly. Work will still be there on Monday. Looking after yourself matters just as much.
Speaker 1: Thanks, mate. I needed to hear that.
Speaker 2: Anytime. Let’s grab lunch later and switch off from the stress for a bit.