Work Hours – Working Extended Hours Given the Current Status of the Economy

Given the condition of the current economy with so many lay-off, salary cuts, reduction in benefits.

My philosophy is to do what is asked from me, obviously in reason. I believe that for every time I say ‘no’ there are 20 other people stand, waiting to say ‘yes’. There are so many people being replaced by foreign countries willing to complete the work at a lower cost with promises of efficiency.

I’ve gotten to a point that it annoys me that people complain constantly at work. I understand that companies have the upper hand with demands. They are expecting people to do more work than ever before. Employees that are laid off are not replaced their work is usually divided among the remaining employees. But I would rather work a few extra hours each week than to be laid-off. That age-old defense of “that’s not my job” no longer exists; companies are running lean. Getting the job done is a collective effort.

1. Do you think you should not have to do something that is not apart of your job title/ duties. Such as take meeting minutes, make a modification, that you design, to a vehicle, visit supplier plants, etc.?
2. Would you be willing to work a few extra hours, with pay, to keep your job?
3. Do you think it is manipulative for companies to ask you stay after work to complete task that are behind in schedule?