Employee denied promotion even after working dedicatedly and being 'always' available; Stopped overworking and got a surprise appraisal

An employee, once an exemplary 'office try-hard,' faced repeated promotion denials despite his relentless dedication. Frustrated, he shifted gears, enforcing strict 9-to-5 boundaries and declining extra work. Surprisingly, this change led to a 15% raise and praise for improved focus and efficiency, highlighting the counterproductive nature of overworking.

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