What is a "normal" work week?

[OLDFLM]

My only base of reference before working in corporate America as an HR Manager was my time in the military (which I miss EVERY day btw!)... and while I realize just how fortunate I am to have a job, I was wondering...

What is a "normal" work week?

Is the 40 hour week a thing of the past with downsizing and everyone having to do more to get the job done?

Is a 50 hour work week becoming the norm?

60+?

[Beegs]

I am a business owner, no employees....I work until the work gets done. Never have kept track of how many hours a week I work, don't know, don't care.....I am happy and that's all I care about!

[GregWeld]

I wouldn't know.....

[Vegas69]

I'm normally in the 40 hour range. Plus or minus 5

[OLDFLM]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I wouldn't know.....

I almost put in the "GW" disclaimer! LOL

[fesler]

The Norm is no longer these days.

Being a business owner with lots of employs is very difficult, we work our guys 45 hours a week some do a little more to get caught up but for the most part we don’t ask any more of them because they have families. Now on the other hand I could not tell you how many hours a week I work but I am OK with it because I get to do something that I love every day and I also get to work with my wife and son so the hours don’t affect me as much and the other person. Everyone expects more and more for less, even in what we do. The good o days as we know them are gone for a while and maybe forever.

You defiantly have to work for your money now and with the economy the way it is it’s a fight.

[toy71camaro]

40 hrs here... with the expectation to get 45hrs worth or work done in the 40hr allotment. heheh.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I wouldn't know.....

You need a retail business to manage.................

I was 60-70 hours 6 days a week in one phase, then 60 with alternating Saturdays, then 50-60, and now I try to keep it around 50. But it's 24/7 on the mind.

Phase one began in 1976.............

[OLDFLM]

Originally Posted by fesler

The Norm is no longer these days.

Being a business owner with lots of employs is very difficult, we work our guys 45 hours a week some do a little more to get caught up but for the most part we don’t ask any more of them because they have families. Now on the other hand I could not tell you how many hours a week I work but I am OK with it because I get to do something that I love every day and I also get to work with my wife and son so the hours don’t affect me as much and the other person. Everyone expects more and more for less, even in what we do. The good o days as we know them are gone for a while and maybe forever.

You defiantly have to work for your money now and with the economy the way it is it’s a fight.

Sounds like you need a talented HR Manager who is also a car guy Chris!

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Beegs

I am a business owner, no employees....I work until the work gets done. Never have kept track of how many hours a week I work, don't know, don't care.....I am happy and that's all I care about!

I like this answer.