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lessismore · 4633 days ago · link · · parent · post: Why I Don't Do Unpaid Overtime and Neither Should You
I've worked at startups and Fortune 100 companies where people are expected to get things done, whether it be 80 hours a week or 15 hours a week. The important thing is that the jobs get done. I cannot speak for the author and his experiences. But for me personally, I have noticed that people in general, myself included, tend to point out all the extra hours they put in during crunch time, but are quick to forget the down times. There were always instances in my personal work experience where I was afforded time to relax a little and learn new skills not necessarily required or related to my job while being paid. Even though I only really worked 15 hours those particular weeks, I was still paid my full salary. It goes both ways.