Fake Productivity During Overtime [Episode 159]

Overtime is supposed to be a symbol of dedication—late nights at the office, empty hallways, glowing screens, and tired but determined employees pushing through to meet a deadline. But in modern workplaces, especially in the era of hybrid employment and performance metrics, overtime has quietly evolved into something else entirely. It has become a stage where employees perform fake productivity—the art of looking busy without accomplishing anything meaningful.