Re: Average Hours Worked

[Michele Marques <msmarques -at- rogers -dot- com>]

The "normal" work week, as defined by company policy (not reality of 
hours work) in software companies is typically 40 actual hours worked 
throughout the U.S. and Canada, from what I have seen. For other 
companies it might be 40 hours including lunch or 37.5 actual hours 
(e.g. in the medical industry).

The reality of actual hours worked... typically when things are under 
control I work 40 - 45 hours per week. At these times during crunch time 
 I might work up to 50 hours per week. However, I have also found that 
there often appears a time when I need to work far longer (e.g. 60 hours 
or even 80 hours), and for weeks or even months. Eventually, however, my 
manager understands that I need additional help, and the workload 
becomes more managable again.

 - Michele
msmarques -at- rogers -dot- com
http://members.rogers.com/msmarques



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