Just how much do you give?

Dr. Z · 07-06-2009, 22:18

When it comes to work and your approach to working late (officially unpaid, but perhaps getting those hours in lieu or other benefits) to get things done, how much do you give?

Mark · 07-06-2009, 22:25

I aim for option 3, but all too often end up with option 6, so that's what I voted for.

Having said that, some weeks I'm sure I work under the stated hours, so it probably balances out somewhat.

kaiowas · 07-06-2009, 22:27

I don't do overtime. It's not that I won't, I just never need to.

Chuckles · 07-06-2009, 22:36

On normal days I'd do my regular hours, 9-5.30, perhaps even get in 20 mins late and leave 15 mins early.

During a project I'll do whatever is needed. Last month I was doing 30 hours a week overtime for 2 weeks - Without pay

Record to date is 7am - 1pm the next day!

Tak · 07-06-2009, 22:37

I never do unpaid overtime but do a "moderate" amount of paid overtime each week and always do more as and when it is needed

Jhadur · 07-06-2009, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuckles

Record to date is 7am - 1pm the next day!

I didn't think your work was legally allowed to let you do that sort of thing

Zirax · 07-06-2009, 22:41

Given my job as I was saying recently, you take the rough with the smooth. I've worked 80-90 hour weeks before now when the project has really needed it. I was in an impossible position though

So I am very much:-
"Whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter how many hours"

Just finished doing 40mins work tonight. The reason? I am more productive when I don't have some PM droning on in my ear. Another reason is it is leverage when someone starts taking the proverbial with their demands (office politics)

Dee · 07-06-2009, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiowas

I don't do overtime. It's not that I won't, I just never need to.

+1

BBx · 07-06-2009, 22:46

I used to work late all the time. But now the powers that be are being bastards. So am in early and out on time, but only work the hours I am paid for.

The company (and my manager) have changed so much, I used to give it my all and now I realise that you just dont credit for it - so whats the point?

**** em!

BB x

Feek · 07-06-2009, 22:52

We don't get paid overtime, we get time off in lieu but that's only ever claimed if we work weekends.

It goes both ways really, if I need to get in a couple of hours late because I've been to the doctors then I don't have to make the hours up, conversely if there's stuff that needs doing which means I have to stay late then that's fine as well.

View Poll Results: How much do you give?
I NEVER do overtime.	7	18.92%
I only do overtime if it is paid, and even then I dont really do any.	9	24.32%
A small amount 'unpaid' (1-2 hours per week)	4	10.81%
A moderate amount 'unpaid' (3-10 hours per week)	4	10.81%
A lot of overtime 'unpaid' (10+ hours per week)	2	5.41%
Whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter how many hours	11	29.73%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

07-06-2009, 22:18	#1
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Just how much do you give? When it comes to work and your approach to working late (officially unpaid, but perhaps getting those hours in lieu or other benefits) to get things done, how much do you give? __________________ Last edited by Dr. Z; 07-06-2009 at 22:21.

07-06-2009, 22:27	#3
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	I don't do overtime. It's not that I won't, I just never need to. __________________ Anal Fish Porn

07-06-2009, 22:36	#4
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	On normal days I'd do my regular hours, 9-5.30, perhaps even get in 20 mins late and leave 15 mins early. During a project I'll do whatever is needed. Last month I was doing 30 hours a week overtime for 2 weeks - Without pay Record to date is 7am - 1pm the next day! __________________

07-06-2009, 22:37	#5
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I never do unpaid overtime but do a "moderate" amount of paid overtime each week and always do more as and when it is needed __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

07-06-2009, 22:25	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I aim for option 3, but all too often end up with option 6, so that's what I voted for. Having said that, some weeks I'm sure I work under the stated hours, so it probably balances out somewhat.

07-06-2009, 22:41	#7
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Given my job as I was saying recently, you take the rough with the smooth. I've worked 80-90 hour weeks before now when the project has really needed it. I was in an impossible position though So I am very much:- "Whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter how many hours" Just finished doing 40mins work tonight. The reason? I am more productive when I don't have some PM droning on in my ear. Another reason is it is leverage when someone starts taking the proverbial with their demands (office politics)

07-06-2009, 22:46	#9
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I used to work late all the time. But now the powers that be are being bastards. So am in early and out on time, but only work the hours I am paid for. The company (and my manager) have changed so much, I used to give it my all and now I realise that you just dont credit for it - so whats the point? **** em! BB x

07-06-2009, 22:52	#10
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	We don't get paid overtime, we get time off in lieu but that's only ever claimed if we work weekends. It goes both ways really, if I need to get in a couple of hours late because I've been to the doctors then I don't have to make the hours up, conversely if there's stuff that needs doing which means I have to stay late then that's fine as well. __________________