Agreed. I’m a senior dev. With rare exceptions I work 8:30 to 4:30.

My previous job gave us every other Friday off.

I get things done, do a good job and get nothing but positive feedback from my bosses.

> Keep in mind, we are not talking about reasonable takes, we are talking about extreme views that are formed solely through online spaces

You’re taking it out of context. I’m not talking about a 996 culture or regular overtime, I’m talking about ocasional extra push to make things work. Any full time salaried employee will tell you that it is completely acceptable to work extra here and there, when you are allowed to take it slow at times.

No it's not acceptable. At the very least they must let you take that extra time off at a moment of your choosing.