As others have commented, the long hours essentially have to do with hazing and conformance vs productivity. It is almost impossible to expect "leaders" that ha

As others have commented, the long hours essentially have to do with hazing and conformance vs productivity. It is almost impossible to expect "leaders" that have gone through the same grinder to treat new employees differently. "I have suffered, hence you must suffer" For those considering a job at GS, or, for that matter, any job, examining the core culture, and asking about it early in the recruitment process, is a must.