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Re: What are your working hours?

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Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake (Post 7598596)

Personally, I'd prefer if everyone had more time off. It's important for one's mental health, to visit with one's family, to be able to travel, or just to work in one's yard. I'd love to see the US follow the European model in this regard, sincerely I would. All I was calling out is that some have good holiday allowance in the US, the difference is that not all do.

Me too.

Re: What are your working hours?

I am salaried - supposed hours are 8-4, but really I work 7:30-5:30 MOST days, until 4:30 occasionally, and until 6:30 often. I am also on call one week every 5 weeks, so for that week, I work whatever is necessary - depends what patients we have, what surgeries are scheduled etc. I seem to be jinxed and get all the drama on my call week.

I often waste time at the end of the day just so I'm not seen to be leaving "early" (read = on time!). There is one guy who leaves at 4:30 on the dot, and he's know as Dr DoLittle... heh.

Having said that, my boss and immediate coworkers are a small group, and we are all very good friends, both in and out of work, except one guy. I couldn't ask for a better boss or more flexibility - they let me out at noon once a week so I can go to class, and if I have an appointment etc they don't mind as long as we have enough coverage in the hospital. I like it.

Re: What are your working hours?

Salaried. 37.5 hours a week.

Monday - Friday. 8-4.30. Hour lunch.

In June & July it's Tuesday - Friday. 7-5 (4.30 on Friday). Half hour lunch. A 3 day weekend.

15 days vacation (including your 1st year) plus about a week on top of that for Xmas when the place closes down.

A hint for you with these nasty hours etc - look for a job at a university!!!!!!