And working more hours doesn't necessarily mean more income.
I support an AEC firm and the 'architects' (quotes because most have not been licensed yet) typically work 10-12 hour days, sometimes weekends on a salary. Their take home income might be at a certain level but their effective hourly rate is reduced.
Now, there is the argument out there that working those incredible hours can lead to more income since in American work culture a lot of managers see overwork = strong work ethic / good employee (rather than, as I see it, poor planning and utilization of resources).
I've worked crazy hours (80-90 hours/week) in other circumstances but I was paid for each and every one (with OT and double time). It was great money but I burned out eventually and have pursued the 40 hr/week life instead.
Working more means more income only insofar as it's pretty hard to get promoted if you're working 40 hours and everyone else is working 80 even if you're better producer.
"Working", I'm in and out of offices all day. The amount of dead time spent in those places is insane. This is why I need to start my own business, sitting at a desk pretending to work helps no one and yet is the only way to get ahead.
I support an AEC firm and the 'architects' (quotes because most have not been licensed yet) typically work 10-12 hour days, sometimes weekends on a salary. Their take home income might be at a certain level but their effective hourly rate is reduced.
Now, there is the argument out there that working those incredible hours can lead to more income since in American work culture a lot of managers see overwork = strong work ethic / good employee (rather than, as I see it, poor planning and utilization of resources).
I've worked crazy hours (80-90 hours/week) in other circumstances but I was paid for each and every one (with OT and double time). It was great money but I burned out eventually and have pursued the 40 hr/week life instead.