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Let's first get everyone on an even playing field. 40 hours is a laughable suggestion to many workers right now. If you could promise every worker that they hav
by jimbob45 7y ago
Let's first get everyone on an even playing field. 40 hours is a laughable suggestion to many workers right now. If you could promise every worker that they have to work 40 hours a week for the rest of their life but that OT was forever banned after, I don't think you'd hear many complaints ever again.
- goatlover 7y agoSome people want to work OT hours for the extra money, to get stuff done, or because they like working more than 40 hours.
- xg15 7y agoWhy do they like working more? Are they masochists?
- lazyjones 7y agoSome might want to earn more money so they can retire earlier. Others might actually like their jobs. I've seen people work 10-20 hours more regularly without anyone asking them to.
- C1sc0cat 7y agoYou haven't worked on the line or a traditional factory job then? There are a lot of "practices" to power game your pay by working in such a way to ensure there is Overtime or to optimise your piece rate. For example in the UK don't post a first class letter on Friday as work is deliberately kept back to ensure there is OT at the weekend.
- goatlover 7y agoBecause some people like their work, or because they're in an industry that takes a lot of hours to get going, like starting a restaurant.