I find that the people who chronically overwork are the ones who have bosses that are terrible at delegating and drop a pile of tasks on them randomly that "nee

I find that the people who chronically overwork are the ones who have bosses that are terrible at delegating and drop a pile of tasks on them randomly that "need to be deployed today". With good organization and realistic project goals I think 40 & gone is fine. If they want more they have to give good reason, especially if it's for free. Personally I wouldn't mind so much because I'm a contract consultant. I just keep billing. But man would I be annoyed as a salaried guy.