You know how employers like to boast to potential employees how busy they are gonna be?

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TommyVercetti

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Just about every interview I have had, the employer would boast things about the long hours, the sleepless nights and the messed up schedules you would have to work with. Like I would ask "So what is a typical work week?", and the reply would usually be "Around 60 hours with a lot of over time during a time crunch". Even if you are not going to be working, they just say it to hype the job, and weed out the lazy ones.

Well i went to a job interview about 4 months ago, for a university department. It was a programmer position, full time. I asked them the same question "What is the typical work week, and work hours?" Their reply was just so surprising. The guy calmly says "A little after 8 and a little before 5. Fridays are usually half days". I couldn't believe that answer.

I didn't get that job :(
 
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CrazyDe1

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When I interviewed for my job my boss goes most companies you get a month of vacation...I don't believe in that...I think everyone needs at least a month and a half or 2. If you need off just let me know.

Turns out I do 60 hour weeks sometimes just because I want to get things done for him and I want us to do well. The other day I walked in and my boss goes do you ever take days off. If you ever need one just do it.
 
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johnjbruin

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Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
When I interviewed for my job my boss goes most companies you get a month of vacation...I don't believe in that...I think everyone needs at least a month and a half or 2. If you need off just let me know.

Turns out I do 60 hour weeks sometimes just because I want to get things done for him and I want us to do well. The other day I walked in and my boss goes do you ever take days off. If you ever need one just do it.
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seems like you have a pretty cool boss.
 
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TommyVercetti

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Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
When I interviewed for my job my boss goes most companies you get a month of vacation...I don't believe in that...I think everyone needs at least a month and a half or 2. If you need off just let me know.

Turns out I do 60 hour weeks sometimes just because I want to get things done for him and I want us to do well. The other day I walked in and my boss goes do you ever take days off. If you ever need one just do it.
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Jealous :|
 
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djheater

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Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
When I interviewed for my job my boss goes most companies you get a month of vacation...I don't believe in that...I think everyone needs at least a month and a half or 2. If you need off just let me know.

Turns out I do 60 hour weeks sometimes just because I want to get things done for him and I want us to do well. The other day I walked in and my boss goes do you ever take days off. If you ever need one just do it.
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Jealous :|
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I have the same thing going. Good bosses rock. I often work 60 hours week because I'm REWARDED for it instead of punished. Imagine that.
 
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Encryptic

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Originally posted by: fumbduck
some nude pictures of your girlfriend are definitely required.
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Don't push it. He'll probably post nude pictures of Carly Fiorina instead. ::shudder::

:p
 
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shopbruin

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Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
When I interviewed for my job my boss goes most companies you get a month of vacation...I don't believe in that...I think everyone needs at least a month and a half or 2. If you need off just let me know.

Turns out I do 60 hour weeks sometimes just because I want to get things done for him and I want us to do well. The other day I walked in and my boss goes do you ever take days off. If you ever need one just do it.
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unbleeping fair.

<-- works for someone who ENJOYS her 50+ work weeks and takes advantage of it full heartedly.
 
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Aharami

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Originally posted by: johnjbruin
Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
When I interviewed for my job my boss goes most companies you get a month of vacation...I don't believe in that...I think everyone needs at least a month and a half or 2. If you need off just let me know.

Turns out I do 60 hour weeks sometimes just because I want to get things done for him and I want us to do well. The other day I walked in and my boss goes do you ever take days off. If you ever need one just do it.
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seems like you have a pretty cool boss.
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agreed
 
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Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Just about every interview I have had, the employer would boast things about the long hours, the sleepless nights and the messed up schedules you would have to work with. Like I would ask "So what is a typical work week?", and the reply would usually be "Around 60 hours with a lot of over time during a time crunch". Even if you are not going to be working, they just say it to hype the job, and weed out the lazy ones.
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And if someone told me that, I would be glad to be weeded out. I'd rather be poor than devote my life to some unthankful company like that.
 
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PanzerIV

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Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
When I interviewed for my job my boss goes most companies you get a month of vacation...I don't believe in that...I think everyone needs at least a month and a half or 2. If you need off just let me know.

Turns out I do 60 hour weeks sometimes just because I want to get things done for him and I want us to do well. The other day I walked in and my boss goes do you ever take days off. If you ever need one just do it.
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Wow! That sounds like the coolest boss ever. Finally somebody that gets it. Treat people with respect and allow them to enjoy their work environment and people will bend over backwards to see that they do well. Now, if only the other million bosses could get a clue. *sigh*
 
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slackerinabox

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Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Just about every interview I have had, the employer would boast things about the long hours, the sleepless nights and the messed up schedules you would have to work with. Like I would ask "So what is a typical work week?", and the reply would usually be "Around 60 hours with a lot of over time during a time crunch". Even if you are not going to be working, they just say it to hype the job, and weed out the lazy ones.

Well i went to a job interview about 4 months ago, for a university department. It was a programmer position, full time. I asked them the same question "What is the typical work week, and work hours?" Their reply was just so surprising. The guy calmly says "A little after 8 and a little before 5. Fridays are usually half days". I couldn't believe that answer.

I didn't get that job :(
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Your "girlfriend" is an indian actress??? Is this your 3rd imaginary girlfriend?? You are such a loser....
 
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KokomoGST

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Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Originally posted by: fumbduck
some nude pictures of your girlfriend are definitely required.
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That's not his gf.. That's a famous indian actress...
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*cue pr0no music* BAUWW chicka BAUBAUWWWW!!!
 
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CrazyDe1

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Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
When I interviewed for my job my boss goes most companies you get a month of vacation...I don't believe in that...I think everyone needs at least a month and a half or 2. If you need off just let me know.

Turns out I do 60 hour weeks sometimes just because I want to get things done for him and I want us to do well. The other day I walked in and my boss goes do you ever take days off. If you ever need one just do it.
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Jealous :|
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The funny thing about that too is I basically show up whenever I want and leave whenever I want. Also, I worked for free for the first 3 monthes and hwen the time was up he was like I'd like to keep you. What do you think is fair. I gave him a number a little below market value and took equity and he said done and printed up a new contract. I basically named my own salary. Joys of working at a startup.
 
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TommyVercetti

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Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Just about every interview I have had, the employer would boast things about the long hours, the sleepless nights and the messed up schedules you would have to work with. Like I would ask "So what is a typical work week?", and the reply would usually be "Around 60 hours with a lot of over time during a time crunch". Even if you are not going to be working, they just say it to hype the job, and weed out the lazy ones.

Well i went to a job interview about 4 months ago, for a university department. It was a programmer position, full time. I asked them the same question "What is the typical work week, and work hours?" Their reply was just so surprising. The guy calmly says "A little after 8 and a little before 5. Fridays are usually half days". I couldn't believe that answer.

I didn't get that job :(
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Your "girlfriend" is an indian actress??? Is this your 3rd imaginary girlfriend?? You are such a loser....
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Actresses don't need boyfriends? Someone had to be her boyfriend, and it's me. Yeah, she isn't all that, so I guess I am a loser.
 
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