I don't understand this line of thinking like a teenager in some drama series - its business and you have contract to get paid for a set number of hours a day.

I don't understand this line of thinking like a teenager in some drama series - its business and you have contract to get paid for a set number of hours a day. Either the company compensates you for working overtime and you want to do extra hours, or you say no and they can hire more staff or descope features. There's no need to be scheduling events for excuses, just say no, its none of their business why you say no and you will get more respect by having boundaries. From my experience management see people who go above and beyond as compliant suckers and will lowball them on compensation and bonuses.