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Are 10-11 Hour Programming Days Feasible?

Posted by timothy on 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?"

7 of 997 comments (clear)

  1. Of course... by adisakp · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'd take a reduction in hours anyday.

  2. You need to change your handle to... by manonthemoon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Masochist-Texas

  3. Re:Bye-bye! by linear+a · · Score: 5, Funny

    If he wants you to cut back on programming hours then that's his choice.

  4. Re:Short answer ... by nitehawk214 · · Score: 4, Funny

    No.

    Long answer: Heck no.

    Long answer: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...

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  5. Re:Bye-bye! by losfromla · · Score: 5, Funny

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

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  6. Re:Bye-bye! by ifiwereasculptor · · 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.

  7. Re:Bye-bye! by sconeu · · 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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