Comment Re:Enjoy single-purposeness when you can. (Score 1) 490
The problem with this is that once you start working those 50-60 hour weeks, it becomes EXPECTED of you. Then when you do have a relationship/family/kids, you start to look like a "slacker" to your managers who have come to expect 50-60 hours/week of work from you as the norm.
If you've only got an empty apartment to go home to, DON'T GO THERE! Go to the gym, get a hobby, meet up with your friends (if you have any after working 50-60 hours a week). Do something ELSE with your time. Hell, do side work if you have to, at least you're getting paid for it!
I've been in this situation before, and it's a VERY bad idea to set a precedent that you're willing to work more than the 40 hours your paid for. Sure if there's a PRESSING deadline, you make exceptions, otherwise DON'T DO IT. Unless you're starting your own company, the only thing you're doing is getting LESS PAY (per hour) and MORE STRESS, and the only one who benefits is the corporation.
If you do decide to do it, make DAMN sure there's something in it for you (bonuses, promotion, raise, etc..)
If you've only got an empty apartment to go home to, DON'T GO THERE! Go to the gym, get a hobby, meet up with your friends (if you have any after working 50-60 hours a week). Do something ELSE with your time. Hell, do side work if you have to, at least you're getting paid for it!
I've been in this situation before, and it's a VERY bad idea to set a precedent that you're willing to work more than the 40 hours your paid for. Sure if there's a PRESSING deadline, you make exceptions, otherwise DON'T DO IT. Unless you're starting your own company, the only thing you're doing is getting LESS PAY (per hour) and MORE STRESS, and the only one who benefits is the corporation.
If you do decide to do it, make DAMN sure there's something in it for you (bonuses, promotion, raise, etc..)
