Originally Posted by Seasider (Post 9554226)

I used to work whatever hours were needed to get the job done. First week of the month was always hectic and I'd do some very long days but I'd try to claw back a few hours later in the month so on average I'd only work 35-40 hours a week.

Geek is never really off duty. Works in the office (when he's in town) about 8am-6.30pm most days, comes home for dinner, does work at home, is always contactable by phone or email, does international con calls and web demos late at night or early morning, does some work on a weekend, almost always flies after hours or very early morning - I'd hate to put a figure on it.

(And has just completed a Masters, carrying on to get his MBA. Good job he's young and fit.)

Originally Posted by chris and farideh (Post 9554174)

He is permenant so no over time paid for him.:(

Originally Posted by xzibit (Post 9554256)

I'm permanent. And on a salary. And if I work over 40 hours a week, I'm paid overtime. Maybe he should have bargained better when accpeting the job. :p

Originally Posted by Turban Explorer (Post 9554245)

What's 'work'?

Originally Posted by xzibit (Post 9554256)

I'm permanent. And on a salary. And if I work over 40 hours a week, I'm paid overtime. Maybe he should have bargained better when accpeting the job. :p

Originally Posted by xzibit (Post 9554256)

I'm permanent. And on a salary. And if I work over 40 hours a week, I'm paid overtime. Maybe he should have bargained better when accpeting the job. :p

Originally Posted by chris and farideh (Post 9554159)

That's how many hours my OH works on good week, I just never see him.:eek: I saw his contract it said start at 8:30 finish 5:30
He starts on good days at 7 am & finishes around 7:30 pm, of course he doesn't get overtime, well fed up with it, who said Australia has laid back attuide cause I never seen it.:sneaky:

Be honest how many hours a week do you work on average?:confused:

Originally Posted by xzibit (Post 9554256)

I'm permanent. And on a salary. And if I work over 40 hours a week, I'm paid overtime. Maybe he should have bargained better when accpeting the job. :p

Originally Posted by Bermudashorts (Post 9554288)

Nothing to do with bargaining power, many companies don't pay overtime. Most people in my organisation are considered "task based" not "time based" employees so we have to work as many hours as it takes to complete our tasks.

Originally Posted by Bermudashorts (Post 9554288)

Nothing to do with bargaining power, many companies don't pay overtime. Most people in my organisation are considered "task based" not "time based" employees so we have to work as many hours as it takes to complete our tasks.

Originally Posted by Bermudashorts (Post 9554288)

Nothing to do with bargaining power, many companies don't pay overtime. Most people in my organisation are considered "task based" not "time based" employees so we have to work as many hours as it takes to complete our tasks.

Originally Posted by moneypenny20 (Post 9554309)

Just before we moved over, we worked out that the husband, holding down three jobs to make ends meet, was working 90 hours a week. 70 doesn't sound too bad.

Originally Posted by xzibit (Post 9554298)

Sucks to be you then. :rofl:

Originally Posted by xzibit (Post 9554298)

But I'd never be hired by a big company expecting to make work my life, as I'm far too lazy. I only work overtime when I want a bit more money to buy something, not to help the company. I have a poor attitude towards work, but it's a necessary evil in my eyes. I'll be dead before I know it, so wanna make the most of the time left.