> we (americans) all believe our 2 hours of work is equivalent to their 8 hours of work. Well, if OP is correct, then there are two options here. a. Since the

> we (americans) all believe our 2 hours of work is equivalent to their 8 hours of work. Well, if OP is correct, then there are two options here. a. Since they're only working 2 hours but billing 8, your 2 hours of work is actually equivalent to their 4 days. b. They aren't taking 3 extra days, your 2 hours is equivalent to their 2 hours, and they're billing you for 8 as a lesson in humility. :)