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I would like to set boundaries. Like working 4 days a week, 10 out of 12 month a year. But most employers have a different idea of how much I should work.

by _ink_ 5y ago

rubidium 5y ago
This is a very findable arrangement at most Fortune 500 companies. You’re technically working 5 days , but really just work 4. With 7 weeks vacation [combine corporate holidays with 5 weeks personal PTO or those unlimited pto places] and a couple weeks of just turning in prior work it’s not hard.
grecy 5y ago
For an employer to find an employee that aligns with their values (at least 8-5, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year) is easy. For an employee to find an employer that aligns with values like above is a very diffuclt thing to do. It will take years of hard work, interviews, trials, etc. etc. Without a doubt it will change your life for the better and will likely have as big an impact as other "big rocks" in your life (house, partner, kids). That means it's very worthwhile putting in the effort.
- gnulinux 5y ago
  Yeah and then there are people on H1B who has to work the same job 7 years or they're deported in 60 days.
  - grecy 5y ago
    Absolutely, it sucks, but that is the system they've decided to use, for what is likely a long-long term net gain compared to not coming in. They should spend years 6 and 7 looking for better prospects, and move to greener pastures as soon as they possibly can. I personally immigrated to a new country and was locked in for 4 years at a job that demanded more and more of my time and life energy. Leaving was one of the most long-term positive things I've ever done, and the 4 years was worth it. Again, it's going to take years, and be hard work. And it's going to be worth it.
    - gnulinux 5y ago
      Exactly! I'm currently going through this process. I'm just pointing out that "quit your job" is not always an option. Regardless of how burnt out I am, I'm still gonna show up to work tomorrow and do as much as I fucking can to do valuable things for the company. No I know this is a shitty way to waste away my life and 20s but I honestly don't know any better way to live.
caned 5y ago
An employee may over-commit and fail to maintain a clear delineation between work and private life regardless of their employer's demands. There is a lifestyle issue at play here.

I would like to set boundaries. Like working 4 days a week, 10 out of 12 month a year. But most employers have a different idea of how much I should work.

by _ink_ 5y ago

I would like to set boundaries. Like working 4 days a week, 10 out of 12 month a year. But most employers have a different idea of how much I should work.

rubidium 5y ago

This is a very findable arrangement at most Fortune 500 companies. You’re technically working 5 days , but really just work 4. With 7 weeks vacation [combine corporate holidays with 5 weeks personal PTO or those unlimited pto places] and a couple weeks of just turning in prior work it’s not hard.

grecy 5y ago

For an employer to find an employee that aligns with their values (at least 8-5, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year) is easy. For an employee to find an employer that aligns with values like above is a very diffuclt thing to do. It will take years of hard work, interviews, trials, etc. etc. Without a doubt it will change your life for the better and will likely have as big an impact as other "big rocks" in your life (house, partner, kids). That means it's very worthwhile putting in the effort.

gnulinux 5y ago
Yeah and then there are people on H1B who has to work the same job 7 years or they're deported in 60 days.
- grecy 5y ago
  Absolutely, it sucks, but that is the system they've decided to use, for what is likely a long-long term net gain compared to not coming in. They should spend years 6 and 7 looking for better prospects, and move to greener pastures as soon as they possibly can. I personally immigrated to a new country and was locked in for 4 years at a job that demanded more and more of my time and life energy. Leaving was one of the most long-term positive things I've ever done, and the 4 years was worth it. Again, it's going to take years, and be hard work. And it's going to be worth it.
  - gnulinux 5y ago
    Exactly! I'm currently going through this process. I'm just pointing out that "quit your job" is not always an option. Regardless of how burnt out I am, I'm still gonna show up to work tomorrow and do as much as I fucking can to do valuable things for the company. No I know this is a shitty way to waste away my life and 20s but I honestly don't know any better way to live.

caned 5y ago

An employee may over-commit and fail to maintain a clear delineation between work and private life regardless of their employer's demands. There is a lifestyle issue at play here.