40-hour weeks (was Re: FWD: Lack...)

[Chris Borokowski]

True enough. However, I think it's clear that I never attacked anyone
for doing a good job that required more than 40 hours. If you read
back, the original poster talked about an office where 45+ hours was
the norm. My comment was that as a norm, this is not necessary, in any
job.

I can't see how anyone would object to that unless they're
pathologically inclined to see quantity of work as more important than
quality.

Having pulled more than my fair share of overtime, I consider it
required at times on every job. If the server crashes the night before
deadline, there's going to be an all-nighter. But on a regular basis?
If you're working more than 40 hours, it's from poor efficiency and/or
conditions, whether you chose these or not.

--- Mary Arrotti <mary_arrotti at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I referred to people *rigidly holding* to 40-hour weeks. Again - in
> my experience - there are times when a job or project just can't get
> done in 40 hours - even by the most efficient & capable person. In
> that situation, if someone only works 40 hour weeks - something gets
> missed - either quality or the deadline. 
>    
>   I've interviewed for more than one position where it's been stated
> that overtime *is required.* Having to work overtime is not uncommon
> for many people. This does not mean that those people are incapable
> or inefficient.
>    
>   The point is that very, very few people want to work more than 40
> hours a week. The reality is that many of us have to - our jobs and
> workloads (and sometimes pride & self-respect) require it. 
>    
>   
> Chris Borokowski <athloi at yahoo.com> wrote:
>   I resent the accusation that 40-hour diehards work less. There are
> many
> of us who want to work efficiently and get out of the office. There
> was
> never in my statement any slight toward those who like to work more,
> only the statement that working more than 40 hours a week, bar
> emergencies, is not necessary.
>        
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