70 Hour Work Week?

**scirocco22** · 02-18-2007, 05:58 PM

I just got through reading an article that says to get ahead, a 70 hour work week is the new standard.

How many of you are coming close to that?

--'rocco

**PDXnative** · 02-18-2007, 06:46 PM

I never go over 40. My free time is priceless!!!

**Panterro** · 02-18-2007, 07:03 PM

I have pulled a few 80 hour work weeks. I hated it. We Americans work too hard. Look at our work habits over other countries. We maybe more productive with less hours worked and a higher wage, with a longer vacation time. But then what do I know.. heh heh.

im with PDXnative on this one.. I want more free time to enjoy my new home city. =)

**MyAzi** · 02-18-2007, 07:32 PM

We have our own company... Only 70 hours would be welcomed!!!!

**cleozmom** · 02-18-2007, 07:39 PM

In the trucking world it is a 70 hour work week, only there is no "getting ahead" to be found

**Wyoming53** · 02-18-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleozmom

In the trucking world it is a 70 hour work week, only there is no "getting ahead" to be found

80-90 hours a week are not uncommon. Salaried so 45-90 makes no difference on pay. Cleozmom, I used to be OTR and I know where you are coming from.

**scirocco22** · 02-18-2007, 10:09 PM

I was thinking of going OTR at one time. It's a lot of hours but don't you get some rejuvenation time?

--'rocco

**PDXnative** · 02-18-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panterro

I have pulled a few 80 hour work weeks. I hated it. We Americans work too hard. Look at our work habits over other countries. We maybe more productive with less hours worked and a higher wage, with a longer vacation time. But then what do I know.. heh heh.

im with PDXnative on this one.. I want more free time to enjoy my new home city. =)

Dude!!! Your here? We will need to hook up. You a beer drinker? Portland has the best in the World!!!!!

**PDXnative** · 02-18-2007, 10:26 PM

All this talk of work reminds me that I HAVE TOMORROW OFF!!!!!

The joys of being a government worker........

**cleozmom** · 02-18-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scirocco22

I was thinking of going OTR at one time. It's a lot of hours but don't you get some rejuvenation time?

--'rocco

By the new HOS rule (Hours of Service), those who come to the end of their 70 hours, which by the way includes actual driving along with what is called on-duty not driving, you must shut down. If you can gain hours the next day, by subtracting hours at the start of the week that have now fallen off, then you can use those hours. However, if you've had a zero hour day (day off at home sitting, what have you) then you sit for 34 hours to restart your week.

The 34 restart was the only decent thing to come of the "new" HOS rules.

It breaks down further by also the end of day and how much you have to take time off, but wasn't going to go into too much detail because by now you're probably dozing off with the thrills and chills of being governed by DOT, FMCSA and all the other big brothers out there.

Still have my CDL, however haven't been in a truck since '98 and still know all this.... sheesh

**cleozmom** · 02-18-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDXnative

All this talk of work reminds me that I HAVE TOMORROW OFF!!!!!

The joys of being a government worker........

At which point am I supposed to say "bite me"?

That's okay, most people I will be dealing with are critter lovers and they are the best

**kimbercuddles** · 02-19-2007, 12:40 AM

I'm very fortunate...I'm a stay-at-home Mom, now. My husband is the GM for a movie theatre. He is salaried and probably works between 38 and 40 hours a week, although the pay isn't incredible. When we were in Baton Rouge, because of the work ethic of the employees there, he would easily work 60 to 70 hours a week. One of the few reasons I LOVE it in Navarre.

**Wyody** · 02-19-2007, 12:59 AM

Is now a bad time to bring up the Reagan years and my "I told you so" speech?

**kimbercuddles** · 02-19-2007, 01:39 AM

I think it would be a great time...depending upon what exactly you are going to say...

**Panterro** · 02-19-2007, 06:18 AM

I used to Drive for SWIFT.. man I hated that job. I was never home. I have 3 small kids 8,11,14. Swift was real good at promissing the moon, and then not delivering on that promiss. 6 weeks out and only 3-4 days at home. they say a day for each week your out.. thet never did that.

**Wyody** · 02-19-2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimbercuddles

I think it would be a great time...depending upon what exactly you are going to say...

Well, okay. but just a quickie.
To those who were around California with me in the '70's, immediately after Gov. Reagan had finished destroying that once great state - and to those who were paying me any mind at all immediately prior to the 1980 elections .......... I TOLD YOU SO!!

Jenbar · 02-19-2007, 11:50 AM

I am a full time, stay at home mom... I put in uncountable amounts of overtime.

RAINBOWWAVES · 02-19-2007, 12:55 PM

You know the old saying, first you work and then you die. Life is a BEACH!

02-18-2007, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
scirocco22 Questionable Member Join Date: Jan 22nd, 2007 Location: Somewhere Else Posts: 441	70 Hour Work Week? I just got through reading an article that says to get ahead, a 70 hour work week is the new standard. How many of you are coming close to that? --'rocco

02-18-2007, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,242	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? I never go over 40. My free time is priceless!!! __________________ Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

02-18-2007, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,524	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? I have pulled a few 80 hour work weeks. I hated it. We Americans work too hard. Look at our work habits over other countries. We maybe more productive with less hours worked and a higher wage, with a longer vacation time. But then what do I know.. heh heh. im with PDXnative on this one.. I want more free time to enjoy my new home city. =) __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

02-18-2007, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
MyAzi Slave to Sir Azi Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 1,303	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? We have our own company... Only 70 hours would be welcomed!!!! __________________ FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY

02-18-2007, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
cleozmom Member Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 284	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? In the trucking world it is a 70 hour work week, only there is no "getting ahead" to be found

02-18-2007, 10:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
scirocco22 Questionable Member Join Date: Jan 22nd, 2007 Location: Somewhere Else Posts: 441	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? I was thinking of going OTR at one time. It's a lot of hours but don't you get some rejuvenation time? --'rocco

02-18-2007, 10:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,242	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? All this talk of work reminds me that I HAVE TOMORROW OFF!!!!! The joys of being a government worker........ __________________ Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

02-19-2007, 12:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
kimbercuddles Cheery Chick Join Date: Jan 02nd, 2007 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,085	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? I'm very fortunate...I'm a stay-at-home Mom, now. My husband is the GM for a movie theatre. He is salaried and probably works between 38 and 40 hours a week, although the pay isn't incredible. When we were in Baton Rouge, because of the work ethic of the employees there, he would easily work 60 to 70 hours a week. One of the few reasons I LOVE it in Navarre. __________________ Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find it out.

02-19-2007, 12:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,153	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? Is now a bad time to bring up the Reagan years and my "I told you so" speech?

02-19-2007, 01:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
kimbercuddles Cheery Chick Join Date: Jan 02nd, 2007 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,085	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? I think it would be a great time...depending upon what exactly you are going to say... __________________ Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find it out.

02-19-2007, 06:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,524	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? I used to Drive for SWIFT.. man I hated that job. I was never home. I have 3 small kids 8,11,14. Swift was real good at promissing the moon, and then not delivering on that promiss. 6 weeks out and only 3-4 days at home. they say a day for each week your out.. thet never did that. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

02-19-2007, 11:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jenbar Banned Join Date: Feb 01st, 2007 Location: Here Posts: 594	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? I am a full time, stay at home mom... I put in uncountable amounts of overtime.

02-19-2007, 12:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
RAINBOWWAVES Banned Join Date: Oct 18th, 2006 Posts: 713	Re: 70 Hour Work Week? You know the old saying, first you work and then you die. Life is a BEACH!

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