Cannot say I've seen a dev do that in the UK. Anyone would get fired for throwing a chair. Standing on the table yelling would probably get then a bollocking and maybe a warning.
Let's not forget the GOP. They could easily stop any of this as they have majorities. They could have stopped this in the past (impeachment) but they felt it was the best chance for their party.
Those spineless cowards love power and will rubber stamp anything if it helps them.
Oof. I do not work weekends without time off in lieu. Good luck with the burnout when it hits.
I'd personally respond to their "disappointing" with "Quite the overstep there. Rude.". Setting boundaries is important.
They should not expect you to give up your free time without asking. Are they your friend? Are they into you and wanting quality time together off the clock?
Edit: oh crap. That's their boss. Yeah, not cool. Maybe the more diplomatic "Time off is important. Hope you have a good trip." Firm. Set a boundary. However, very much a red flag. They're trying to push you into a personal space and this could be highly risky. They may have other motives. I'd consider looking elsewhere for roles. Maybe pushing for a part time role e.g. you 4 days and the new person days if long hours or 5 and 2. Max 40 hours a week. That way they get full coverage and you have time off
I agree with the start of this post, and then it got a were bit unhinged.
I'm not acting anything, I was responding to your weird post that seemed to insinuate this place was communist central and everyone here was Hamas sympathisers.
I don't know enough history to understand why Hezbollah are seen as worse than the IDF. Even when I researched, I couldn't find anywhere near the civilian body count. I thought that was the hallmark of terrorism.
In the UK, it says both. One above the other.
Spineless and pathetic.