I'm always the last one at the office, long after the work actually needs me there. Leaving while other people are still at their desks feels like quitting, like I'm not pulling my weight. Somewhere along the line the long hours stopped being about the job and became who I think I am, and now I can't just go home.
More people experience this than they realize.
Staying late has become your identity, not something the work actually needs.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.