Hi! As background, I work at CEA’s as their Head of People Operations. I’ve been with CEA about six years.
First, I’m sorry you are currently having this experience. Second, I want to echo other people’s sentiments that there are roles and managers within EA orgs where the expectations not be the stressful “on call all the time” setup.
My aim for everyone who works at CEA is that they have a work structure that’s sustainable for them, where sustainability means “starts each week feeling energized” not “is able to physically continue doing this.” I can’t claim that we always meeting this goal for all staff, of course, but it’s certainly the aim. Different people need different work setups to thrive and I think a minority of people can sustainably work in the “always on call” mode you describe. I try to support all of our teams in helping people figure out what structure will be ideal, and I’m much more frequently in the position of encouraging people to take more time off, be more protective of their weekends, etc. than the reverse. Many people at CEA have strict work-life boundaries as you describe. I am personally protective of my evenings and weekends.
I think Alfredo’s advice of being clear with prospective employers about what you are and aren’t willing to do is great. I’d generally respond positively to someone communicating clearly about that in a job interview.
Hi! As background, I work at CEA’s as their Head of People Operations. I’ve been with CEA about six years.
First, I’m sorry you are currently having this experience. Second, I want to echo other people’s sentiments that there are roles and managers within EA orgs where the expectations not be the stressful “on call all the time” setup.
My aim for everyone who works at CEA is that they have a work structure that’s sustainable for them, where sustainability means “starts each week feeling energized” not “is able to physically continue doing this.” I can’t claim that we always meeting this goal for all staff, of course, but it’s certainly the aim. Different people need different work setups to thrive and I think a minority of people can sustainably work in the “always on call” mode you describe. I try to support all of our teams in helping people figure out what structure will be ideal, and I’m much more frequently in the position of encouraging people to take more time off, be more protective of their weekends, etc. than the reverse. Many people at CEA have strict work-life boundaries as you describe. I am personally protective of my evenings and weekends.
I think Alfredo’s advice of being clear with prospective employers about what you are and aren’t willing to do is great. I’d generally respond positively to someone communicating clearly about that in a job interview.