A recent Reddit post has sparked conversations about the intense work culture in some of America’s biggest companies. The poster, a new employee, described colleagues who begin sending emails and Slack messages as early as 6 a.m. , long before many have left their homes, and continue working late into the night, sometimes past 11 p.m. While the poster prefers starting work once they arrive at the office, they feel out of step with a team that seems “always on.” The post has resonated with thousands online, highlighting a growing challenge in US workplaces: the expectation that employees be constantly connected, creating stress and anxiety for newcomers.

Across many major companies, especially in tech, finance, and consulting, employees are expected to be available early. Teams often star

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