How many hours are you working each day?

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1. AnonymousJanuary 14,2022 at 6:38AM UTC

   I've always shut down at noon on Fridays.

2. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 1:31PM UTC

   i found as a salaried employee my hours went way up. No one respected lunch time and meetings were back to back, solid. This resulted in my having to actually work late to finish work because I was in meetings all day. This has not slowed down at all. I switched jobs in late 2020 and the new job is exactly the same. Constantly meetings.

   I will say Friday after lunch there seem to be less meetings. But I would guess I went from working about 50 hours a week in person to at least 60 virtually. And no bonuses because - “Covid”

3. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 1:46PM UTC

   I work much more than ever. Because of the b2b meetings and people jumping ship - let’s not forget the toxic management style - i am working until late at night and sometimes over the weekend and still not getting above water. I have no time for myself anymore and lunchtime, bathroom breaks, anything besides work seems a thing of the past. Does not help that we are all understaffed and doing the jobs of three.

4. Rachel Ervin KorbuszewskiJanuary 15,2022 at 5:25PM UTC

   Sounds like it's time for you to look for another work place that values you as a human.

5. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 9:42PM UTC

   Sounds like it's time to prioritize YOURSELF, and find another more appropriate work space. Case in point, when I say that SOME managers/firms have zero respect or appreciation for their employees! At the end of the day--that firm will throw you under the bus. You deserve better than that! We are not indentured servants.

6. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 1:51PM UTC

   I REFUSE to work for FREE...No more, being that above and beyond employee, where I work past my scheduled hours - because at the end of the day - no matter how committed you are, reliable, and "teamplayer" as many managers like to repeatedly use - and overuse that term, that very company/firm you work for endlessly - (while sacrificing time away from your family and dear ones) WILL undoubtedly throw you under the bus - and lay you off - (great reviews and all), just to save pennies - in the pockets of their greedy shareholders. That's the truth. I draw the line, and yes, provide quick turnaround - even on Friday afternoons--but I WILL not work past my time, unless I get paid OVERTIME. Nothing for free. Because in my experience, there is little to NO appreciation or recognition for doing more. Many on here will agree based on their experiences. Sometimes the more you do--the less you get, and the more they take you for granted. They actually start expecting more. It's up to US, the employees to create and maintain those boundaries. If it's one thing this "Pandemic" has shed light and importance on, it's how we must prioritize our wellness, our time to recharge, and our time to build and focus on our personal relationships. We should not be "Married" to our work. And we can still be productive, efficient and committed in doing this...and those employers/managers that just do not GRASP or respect that notion--well, they will end up losing great employees and eventually fail - and they deserve to FAIL if they do not take notice!!

7. Madam anon663January 15,2022 at 2:04PM UTC

   Completely agree with you. My superior work, work ethic and professionalism has gotten me NOWHERE, so now I do the expected, but not a bit more. If my manager wants to know why, she can ask, but hasn't.

8. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 1:56PM UTC

   And now more than before, I am working the same hours yet put a lot less stress on myself. I am not going to stop taking my lunch HOUR - I shut down in midday (with a quick email alert/or skype), and go for my long walk, or even go to the gym, or run errands. It's MY hour - which I do NOT get paid for...so it's MY time. Not the firm's time. Any manager that has a problem with that--can kiss me where the sun don't shine!! I truly hope "managers" are reading this--because guess what? They don't work endlessly or forego

   "their" time. You want your employees to forego their midday break--then PAY them - overtime for it!! Simple solution. You want your workers to work late or start even earlier - then PAY them - Overtime!

9. Madam anon663January 15,2022 at 2:02PM UTC

   My manager is frequently out on Fridays, takes her vacation, etc. so we do too. I have time permanently blocked off my calendar for a lunch time break so if someone schedules during that time, it shows they were not mindful of my calendar and I don't attend unless critical.

10. Jessica Hill-KnudsonJanuary 15,2022 at 1:58PM UTC

    I am salaried and work in tech 40-45 hours per week with a pretty standard lunch hour. I worked in tech at an international pizza company recently and my role definitely didn’t demand extra hours.

    Since I’m working from home, I can just tell my coworkers that I need a lunch hour and I won’t show up to their meeting if they schedule my calendar completely full. But if the situation really demanded working over lunch, I’m sure we could arrange something.

    Working so many hours is NOT sustainable and has diminishing returns, meaning you’re probably providing shitty output at the end of that mega-long day or week. Protect your body and your mental health.

11. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 2:00PM UTC

    With flexible work schedules, people may just be working over Monday through Thursday and leaving early on Friday. That’s what I do.

12. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 2:21PM UTC

    For me personally, I tend to use Friday afternoon as clean up and prep for next week. I'm going through my inbox, task lists, and notes to make sure everything I've received M-Th has been taken care of or is scheduled or in process. New items that come in Friday afternoon become a part of my task list for Mon unless it's something quick that I can answer in a couple of sentences or a real emergency.

13. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 2:29PM UTC

    If I work 20-30 hrs a week it’s a lot lately. I manage my workload well without a ton of time. Work smarter not harder ?

14. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 2:36PM UTC

    I work for a very large international company that is well known for a heavy work load and high expectations. With the international needs it isn't unheard of for me to work extra early or late due to international meetings. I generally work 45-50 hrs per week with some being a little more.

    Friday I am lighter on meetings and use it as my clean up/catch up day. I think it depends on where you work and what you do as to whether your are not working or working on something else. I have also found so many people are off on Friday and starting their weekend that I often don't waste my time trying to talk to them.

15. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 3:37PM UTC

    Great question. I am salaried, management level (no direct reports). I work in healthcare in operations. Although I am in a non-clinical role, I never had the option of working remotely throughout the pandemic. My employer said all stay were regarded as essential, no matter what your role. Pre-COVID, I worked 60-70 hours/week. Today, the workload has increased, but I refuse to put in the same number of hours - I am mid-career, and for the first time in my life, I have become a clock watcher, unless it is critical for me to stay late, and even then I have a cut off time for leaving.My. Before I let quality of work determine when I called it a day. Now, the clock determines when I call it a day. My commitment to my employer has not paid off in career advancement, so I am in the job market. Based upon what I've heard, work demands are high no matter where you work. That's fine by me. I have always been and will always be a hard worker, however going forward employers have to give me more than a paycheck. Career advancement is a must as well b

16. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 9:36PM UTC

    Thank you for sharing. Also in healthcare and in a non clinical role, and doing same thing. My hours are now 7-330, and I have been leaving about 330 every day. I am near retirement (57) and have no qualms or barriers to walking away today should someone push me, The past 22 months have taught me that I will never get time back, and life is too short to subscribe to the adage “ this is the way we do things”

17. AnonymousJanuary 16,2022 at 2:54AM UTC

    I work on the business side of health care as a clinician in a leadership position. I work 60 plus hours a week. About 4 of those hours I put on myself by volunteering for projects that interest me. But I need to figure out what to let go so I don't work more than 40 hours a week. I'm salaried in the low six figures range and I am working too many of these hours for free!

18. AnonymousJanuary 16,2022 at 2:50AM UTC

    I have so much respect for you. I need to do this.

19. M. W.January 16,2022 at 8:30PM UTC

    Thank you! This decision creates a great deal of inner turmoil because I love the sense of accomplishment that comes with performing job responsibilities, however that is no longer the case where I work. My work environment is toxic and I don't receive the recognition that I deserve, therefore I decided to use the energy that I used to give to my employer towards finding an opportunity that I pray will be rewarding.

20. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 4:26PM UTC

    It’s about setting boundaries. My last job worked me MORE through the pandemic. When I was in the office post pandemic I got less work done. In my new position I’ve prioritized my breaks and if I have an early meeting I don’t work late. If I have a late meeting I start later. Don’t let work dictate your hours, say you’re not available

21. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 8:34PM UTC

    How many hours per day do you work? (or per week if that's easier to tally)

22. Sidney BristowJanuary 15,2022 at 4:47PM UTC

    I don't work in Tech. I'm in management at a nonprofit, but wanted to add to the conversation. I believe in giving the company my fair share, doing my job, and then shutting it down. I've never been a take-it-home type person. So before and now during the pandemic, I work until I reach a stopping point and then call it. That may be on-time or 20 minutes or so over. I also mark myself as "Away" if I am working over, giving the people who work for me the freedom to stop work for the day. When I haven't done this and had to work late, they stay logged in. This way, they're not sitting around thinking they're impressing me by still working instead of taking care of themselves and their families.

23. Julie EJanuary 15,2022 at 5:20PM UTC

    I find I'm working more in the last few months. The worst are the 2 1/2 hour meetings scheduled right over what would be my lunch hour. My part of the project is 5 minutes of what's being discussed, maximum. I've been trying to take a lunch break, even if it's a short one, before or after. Otherwise I'm braindead by the end of the day. Working from home does that to me. I'm hoping we convert to a hybrid model soon or if I find a new opportunity that it's an option.

24. Rachel Ervin KorbuszewskiJanuary 15,2022 at 5:21PM UTC

    Can you not block of that time in your calendar so people don't schedule over it?

25. AnonymousJanuary 16,2022 at 7:50PM UTC

    Rachel,

    I think the question was, how many hours do you work each week?

    It wasn't about querying responders regarding their scheduling strategy, or was it?

    I might be missing something tho.

26. Julie EJanuary 16,2022 at 8:51PM UTC

    I can and I do block my calendar if I have something important I need to take care of or lunch plans. The problem is the team is spread out across the country in different time zones so some flexibility is required. I've also been getting end of the day projects from teammates in later time zones but I've been giving deadlines of I have it by 2pm for it to happen today because I have to plan for resources.

27. Angela ArmstrongJanuary 15,2022 at 5:28PM UTC

    I've delivered newspaper for 26 years so covid or no covid nothing changes for me. I gave notice in July to leave and I've trained 3 people since then and Noone works out. Most people I've met just don't have the work ethic I was taught. But by April I will have 2 new businesses open.

28. AnonymousJanuary 15,2022 at 5:49PM UTC

    I am in middle management, in Tech at a Big 4 firm. I average about 50 hrs per week. My Friday’s are blocked off (unless it’s something urgent) so I can wrap up my deliverables for the week.

    Friday is also my only day in the week I will leave the house for lunch. I believe most people in my organization take similar approaches. I will not conduct interviews on Fridays either.

29. Joanne RosenJanuary 15,2022 at 10:20PM UTC

    I own my company. I tend to work about 5 hours a day but 6 days a week. To me, getting a resume to my client is paramount because they are relying on me to help them get to the next level of their careers.

30. ndeserioJanuary 16,2022 at 12:25AM UTC

    I work in an industry notorious for blurring the lines of work life balance for salaried employees.
    Typically I work 10-11hr days with no lunch breaks (unless it is a lunch meeting). During the week I am in 4-6hrs of meetings which cuts into the time I can do work. Fridays I try to keep it a non-meeting heavy day so I can wrap up deliverables. I should add I have over 20yrs of experience. This role is managerial with no direct reports however during my first 2 +years we were a three person cross functional team while other teams have 10-20 members. Within the last year I've been sought out to consult leadership about staffing needs, operational matters, and upleveling processes which resulted in hiring 2 Directors who make more than double my salary over promoting me or adding more foot soldiers. I should add that I am the continual go to person on all matters for leadership, our team, and our supplier partners. Thus I have now concluded since we are so top heavy with management I am not available past 7pm, I don't work overtime on Fridays, and I never work weekends. Setting a team up for success means staffing conscientiously so as not to burn out your strongest contributors.

31. AnonymousJanuary 16,2022 at 5:01AM UTC

    50 hours is a normal week but my account is a shipping company so it was nothing to work 60+ hours over the holidays.

    my direct manager is one that doesn’t believe that he or his employees should have time off and whenever I schedule it I always get passive aggressive comments about PTO being more important to me then- whatever he crushes insert for that day…. I’m like yep it is and I have it to take and I take it when I need it.

32. Danielle SimonJanuary 16,2022 at 5:57AM UTC

    It kind of makes me sad that so many people here work more than 40 hours a week and that some don't even take a lunch break.

    I am lucky to work remotely for a startup that focuses on flexibility and mainly just cares that you get the work done on time. I do have to attend virtual meetings, but I can always say I don't feel well or have a doctor's appointment. The meetings probably average 2 hours a day, but there are light days and heavier days. Actual work also probably averages 2-3 hours a day. My work schedule allows me to pretty much wake up when I want to (which is usually around 11am) and still generally finish work before 5pm--sometimes earlier. I do respond on Fridays, and some Fridays I do actually spend 2-3 hours doing work.

    Frankly, the pandemic has impacted working in remarkably positive ways for me, and I'll never go back. I work in marketing, but my role is more on the technical side.

33. Veena JojiJanuary 16,2022 at 8:33AM UTC

    The grind continues and it's imperative that organizations prioritize. It is important to chase the most critical goals rather than everything which will not just give time to people ut also allow everyone to do it well.

34. AnonymousJanuary 17,2022 at 2:12PM UTC

    I am in technology department for a Global fortune 500 company. I work on average about 50 to 60 hours per week. I am in meetings about 4 to 6 hours per day. So my testing time, configurations, support, and optimization time takes a hit. I am not alone - most of the ones in my role are in the same position. Being asked to do more with less.

35. Stacey DarlingJanuary 17,2022 at 11:36PM UTC

    I'm an admin in a regional office for an engineering testing company, and I average 40-45 hours a week. The pandemic did not change a thing for me thankfully. I do empathize for those whose work lives have been tremendously disrupted in some way or other though. I recognize and acknowledge that I've been very fortunate.

36. AnonymousJanuary 18,2022 at 7:58PM UTC

    I think this 100% depends on industry and the company. I am in person but my office is open 8-4:30 (hour lunch break) and I generally work 8-4:30 unless we have an event. I make sure to prioritize my schedule so that I am able to get everything done on time and go home knowing that even if something didn't get finished today, I have time tomorrow. I feel like I am lucky in that respect though, as I know a few people who have to work when they go home at night or else they fall behind.

    I made it point when interviewing to ask about hours and how often people stayed later than scheduled because I don't mind doing it occasionally but I don't want it to be an every day thing and I think a lot of people feel that way but again don't have that option. I hope to move closer to home in 2-3 years and plan to ask a similar question even if it takes me a little longer to find the right fit (again, grateful for that luxury).