Not sure if you're being sarcastic also. The point I was trying to make is the how assymetric the employee/employer relationship is; they expect more than 40 h

Not sure if you're being sarcastic also. The point I was trying to make is the how assymetric the employee/employer relationship is; they expect more than 40 hours "during crunch times" but they would laugh if you suggested working less or paying more. This is the phrase I was parodying: "Hi Bob, it's crunch time with the new product. I'm gonna have to ask you to work a few extra hours this month, you know, just until we ship." Never got a bonus, ever. When I wanted a raise, I would give it to myself by moving to a new company for more money. Loved going to work and worked for great companies. (I work for myself now. My boss is a jerk.)