RE: Over 40/Over 50 (WAS: Work-Life Balance (WAS Re: Offered a jo b - need opinions)

["Gillespie, Stephen (Contractor)" <Stephen -dot- Gillespie -at- Persnet -dot- Navy -dot- Mil>]

John Posada countered
> Yes, if I dislike being required to continuously work over 40 against my
will under the penalty of dismissal, then yes, there are legit rules to
prevent it.<

thanks, John - now you're getting at my point: being REQUIRED to work
excessive hours IS exploitation. These 'legit rules' are called laws, and if
no laws (or union contracts) protect you, in the immortal words of the
Gipper, you can "Vote With Your Feet" (as I did).  ;-)

Steve G.


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