Multiple outlets report on a workplace advice piece addressing employees whose boss repeatedly shares personal stories during work time. The article emphasizes that an employee is not required to “humour every anecdote,” arguing that workplace interactions should align with job responsibilities rather than ongoing personal sharing. One recurring suggestion is for the employee to use boundaries and practical cues to reduce the time spent listening, including using headphones to limit interruptions and redirect focus back to work. The outlets present the guidance as general, self-management advice rather than a legal or disciplinary recommendation. Overall, the reports frame the issue as a common workplace communication problem and encourage the employee to respond in ways that protect their attention and time while maintaining workplace appropriateness. All sources cover the same basic premise and recommendations, citing the same advice source (Modern Guru) and using the same wording about headphones and the idea that accommodating constant personal anecdotes is not part of the job description.