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Re:Employee burnout is becoming a huge problem in the Americ... by itamarst on Tuesday March 28, 2017 @03:39PM (#13979938)
I've negotiated <40 hour workweeks, and stuck to working that. I've also worked a normal 40 hour workweek, and stuck that. It's quite possible.
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Re:Employee burnout is becoming a huge problem in the Americ... by ntsplnkv3 on Wednesday March 29, 2017 @11:53AM (#13987461)
You need to be strict about it.

It's amazing how many "emergencies" aren't emergencies. If I have plans I have plans. If there are loads of "emergencies" then that is the result of poor planning and management. Lots of managers I have worked with back off when I decline.

Having said that, not everyone is in a position to be strict about it. It needs to be put into law or hashed out during the hiring process.

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Re:Employee burnout is becoming a huge problem in the Americ... by laughfactory on Tuesday March 28, 2017 @07:51PM (#13981996)
Same here. I just set a <= 40 schedule and stick to it like glue. I get my shit done and stick to my boundaries and that's that.
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