[MichaelRo]

>> I finish a lot of work at 3 PM.

>> I send it at 8:47 PM.

>> Same document. Different optics.

>> If I send it at 3 PM, it looks like normal work hours. If I send it at 8:47 PM, it looks like I'm going above and beyond.

I do the same thing but the exact textbook reverse opposite. Granted, I'm a techie / regular developer who makes 1/3rd of the IT director in cause, but can't complain, I'm definitely not starving.

So here's my version (sometimes):

>> I finish a lot of work at 3 AM.

>> I send it at 8:47 AM.

>> Same document. Different optics.

>> If I send it at 3 AM, it looks like like I'm going above and beyond. If I send it at 8:47 AM, it looks normal work hours.

Those familiar with the Gervais Hierarchy theory and my rank in the corporate ladder, will understand: https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2009/10/07/the-gervais-principle-...