Before the most recent re-org, me working overtime was a simple matter of "can you today?". After the most recent re-org, it was "please get permission from th

Before the most recent re-org, me working overtime was a simple matter of "can you today?". After the most recent re-org, it was "please get permission from the manager beforehand". Either way I could still say "yes" or "no" so I still feel in control in some way, only now it's "in control with permission" on my "yes" if the manager agrees. While I don't like playing "Timeclock Tommy" as a matter of course, having that mindset does protect my sanity.