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Subject:Working short hours From:Melonie Holliman <mrh -at- ABMDATA -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 3 Nov 1997 08:41:59 -0600
Howdy,
I used to work 60+ hours a week for too little pay. I kept thinking my
bosses would appreciate it; they just used my willingness and respected
me less for not standing up for myself (for me, this was a form
of abuse). I finally decided to leave that job and start contracting.
I reduced my hours down to 40 and made more money than I did working
60+. Then I started working my current job. Since I could do more in
32 hours than the last TW here did in 40, they left my pay and cut
my hours to 32. Now I am payed to work full-time yet I only work 4
8-hour days a week.
For those who love working long hours and are paid well for it,
great!! If you feel underpaid and overworked, it is time for
another job. Just my opinion.
I saw a sign in one office: On your deathbed, will you wish you
spent more time with the company comptroller? Just something to
think about.
I make a good living yet I have time for what I feel is truly
important in MY life. It is possible.
Melonie Holliman
The Tech Writer
ABM Data Systems, Inc.
Austin, TX
(mrh -at- abmdata -dot- com)
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