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I'm wondering... people who don't have kids/commitments outside of work could - theoretically - give more effort for their work (e.g. time to commute wouldn't b
by Tarsul 5y ago
I'm wondering... people who don't have kids/commitments outside of work could - theoretically - give more effort for their work (e.g. time to commute wouldn't be seen as quite as bad). But they also probably expect more returns from work to make it worthwhile. So if the last part is not given, they will seek out alternatives (other work or other fulfilling roles outside of work).
- lotsofpulp 5y agoI expect overtime work, evenings, nights, on call type work to get more expensive, since before, a person with dependents might have felt pressured to need to earn the extra income working a second job or extra hours, but for a single person, they might not feel the need to give up their free time.