The 4:57 PM Email: Why That Last-Minute Message Drives Us All Crazy
It’s a scenario almost every office worker knows all too well: the clock hits 4:57 PM, you’re already winding down after a long day, and then—ding!—an email pops into your inbox demanding immediate attention. This late-afternoon email, sent just a handful of minutes before the official end of the workday, has become a near-universal source of collective frustration and humor in offices across the globe. The universal feeling behind the 4:57 PM email is captured perfectly by a recent wave of social media posts and viral memes where employees reveal their inner reactions with a mix of laughter, disbelief, and