> unpaid overtime There's no such thing for salaried positions. I previously worked for a company that handed out "production bonuses" to people who worked >40

> unpaid overtime There's no such thing for salaried positions. I previously worked for a company that handed out "production bonuses" to people who worked >40 hours a week, calculated based off of your annual salary and hours worked. They were very clear to never call it overtime, because that has a very different meaning (legally). > Unsure what point about "cuts both ways" are you trying to make here Unlike a contractor, you don't have to look for another job after a defined period. You have a regular, fixed income (and benefits) so long as both you and your employer are happy. "40 hours per week" is a convention, not a requirement, though. Most companies are pretty good at picking 40 hours as a reasonable work-life balance mark. Some (notably startups and people mills like Amazon) push for more. That said, if you want a guarantee, stick to contracting paid hourly.