Are 10-11 Hour Programming Days Feasible?

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Are 10-11 Hour Programming Days Feasible?

Posted by timothy on Thursday January 13, 2011 @11:20AM from the what-share-of-the-company-is-he-offering? dept.

drc37 writes "My current boss asked me what I thought of asking all employees to work 10-11 hour days until the company is profitable. He read something from Joel Spolsky that said the best way to get new customers is to add new features. Anyways, we are a startup with almost a year live. None of the employees have ownership/stock and all are salary. Salaries are at normal industry rates. What should I say to him when we talk about this again?"

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Of course... by adisakp · 2011-01-13 11:22 · Score: 4, Funny

I'd take a reduction in hours anyday.
1. Re:Of course... by Anonymous Coward · 2011-01-13 11:49 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  I think Apple has a patent on liver failure. You will be hearing from Steve Jobs's attorneys, and probably from Steve Jobs as well.
If by JustOK · 2011-01-13 11:23 · Score: 3, Funny

If you work 10-11 hour days, what do you do on the other 355 days of the year?

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Tell him your Chinese mom wants you to excel by Anonymous Coward · 2011-01-13 11:28 · Score: 2, Funny

and that of course you are honored to work these hours. After all you are not an ungrateful slacker like others
Why Chinese Moms are Superior , in the Wall Street Journal, the daily reading of every corporate leader
You need to change your handle to... by manonthemoon · 2011-01-13 11:30 · Score: 4, Funny

Masochist-Texas
Re:More work deserves more compensation by Anonymous Coward · 2011-01-13 11:45 · Score: 2, Funny

You say "Yes sir, whatever you need. You are the boss and I am the employee".
Your boss is the business owner. He has sacrificed and worked more than you ever will. You should be thankful in this economy that you even have a job. If you don't like the working conditions, quit and go someplace else. There are plenty of people out there that want a job. The free market in action.
Re:Bye-bye! by linear+a · 2011-01-13 11:50 · Score: 5, Funny

If he wants you to cut back on programming hours then that's his choice.
Re:Bye-bye! by Culture20 · 2011-01-13 12:06 · Score: 3, Funny

I bet it's 10-11 hours a day, 5 days a week (on paper), and 10-12 hours a day, 6 days a week in reality. Oh, and remember: next Friday... is Hawaiian shirt day. So, you know, if you want to, go ahead and wear a Hawaiian shirt and jeans.
Re:Short answer ... by nitehawk214 · 2011-01-13 12:16 · Score: 4, Funny

No.
Long answer: Heck no.
Long answer: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...

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Re:Bye-bye! by losfromla · 2011-01-13 12:44 · Score: 5, Funny

citation please. I do agree and want to believe but laziness prevent me googling and filtering

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Re:Bye-bye! by ifiwereasculptor · 2011-01-13 13:56 · Score: 4, Funny

I have three. Contact me so we can arrange the details.
P.S.: Your kingdom has to be Andorra-sized or bigger.
Re:Bye-bye! by sconeu · 2011-01-13 14:57 · Score: 5, Funny

Oh, oh, and I almost forgot. Ahh, I'm also gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday, too...

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