Ummm…welcome to the real world. I know very few people who work at jobs where they actually only work 40 hours a week…That is a myth. If the job is a good one (not necessarily a fun one) then it will require more time. And if a person isn’t willing to put in the time, they are generally replaced. Just be glad you’re not salaried and that you actually get paid for overtime 🙂
Well, Ali, I am salaried and I still get paid for overtime. Also, thanks for the introduction, but I have been living in the “real world” for a while now… And there are situations where I’m *glad* to work overtime, such as the job I have now, and there are situations where I will never work again. It’s all about how “employers” treat their “employees.” I’m fine with working so much where I am now because of the positive attitudes.
I agree with Bryan. Most of the people at ETS in “higher” positions than mine routinely work more than 40 hours (or, in ETS’s case, 37.5 hours) a week. I am salaried and am eligible for overtime, but in order to get overtime, my boss would need vice presidential-level approval for it. So I come in at 8:30, leave at 4:45, and my day is over.
As for this “mandatory overtime” thing, I think that’s a load. But that’s just me.
I think it must depend on your industry. In software, for example… well, it’s certainly an employer’s market right now. If you’re not willing to pull 50+ hours a week, they’ll find someone who can. And don’t even think about asking for overtime if you’re on salary.
But every industry has it’s own culture, and they’re slightly different… Yeah, I do begin to think being employed is bad for the soul. Wish someone would just pay me to read. 😉
Look at it this way, at least this time you get paid overtime which is good for you especially since my birthday is only 8 short days away! 😛
Ummm…welcome to the real world. I know very few people who work at jobs where they actually only work 40 hours a week…That is a myth. If the job is a good one (not necessarily a fun one) then it will require more time. And if a person isn’t willing to put in the time, they are generally replaced. Just be glad you’re not salaried and that you actually get paid for overtime 🙂
I don’t work that many hours. 🙂
40 hours a week is tantamount to employee abuse. They just started mandatory overtime at my job too. *sniff*
And why does having a career have to be so anti-family?
Well, Ali, I am salaried and I still get paid for overtime. Also, thanks for the introduction, but I have been living in the “real world” for a while now… And there are situations where I’m *glad* to work overtime, such as the job I have now, and there are situations where I will never work again. It’s all about how “employers” treat their “employees.” I’m fine with working so much where I am now because of the positive attitudes.
I think most jobs are 40 hours / week. Most careers, on the other hand…
The secret of being self-employed is that you only have to work half days…….and it doesn’t matter which twelve hours it is. 😉
I agree with Bryan. Most of the people at ETS in “higher” positions than mine routinely work more than 40 hours (or, in ETS’s case, 37.5 hours) a week. I am salaried and am eligible for overtime, but in order to get overtime, my boss would need vice presidential-level approval for it. So I come in at 8:30, leave at 4:45, and my day is over.
As for this “mandatory overtime” thing, I think that’s a load. But that’s just me.
Yeah…..we’re gonna need you to work on Saturday…..
Yeah….better not make any plans for Sunday, either…..
Y’know, Mao was a dictator, too….
I think it must depend on your industry. In software, for example… well, it’s certainly an employer’s market right now. If you’re not willing to pull 50+ hours a week, they’ll find someone who can. And don’t even think about asking for overtime if you’re on salary.
But every industry has it’s own culture, and they’re slightly different… Yeah, I do begin to think being employed is bad for the soul. Wish someone would just pay me to read. 😉