How much OT do YOU work?
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From: Western Washington
How much OT do YOU work?
OT for me in my job was something that had to be agreed upon and willing to work as a condition of employment. For me I usually work about 4 - 6 average per week and sometimes more, most of it on a volunteer basis. I get asked to work OT pretty much everyday. But I can also be mandoed to work up to 28 hours per week if required 
...that has never happened, but I have volunteered for 20 hours of OT during a week. 24 / 7 coverage is needed and if they are short bodies...they WILL find someone to fill the hole. I've even seen some co-workers working double shifts because they want to. So, if you're one who only works 8 and is out the gate, lucky you...haha.
OJ
...that has never happened, but I have volunteered for 20 hours of OT during a week. 24 / 7 coverage is needed and if they are short bodies...they WILL find someone to fill the hole. I've even seen some co-workers working double shifts because they want to. So, if you're one who only works 8 and is out the gate, lucky you...haha.OJ
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From: SW VA
When I was in the production department (Coca-Cola), the first 3 months there I only had 4 days off total. 60-70hrs a week was normal (6-7 days a week for months on end). I couldn't take that any more...so I moved to the docks and average about 38hrs a week now
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I average 2-5 hours per week of OT carrying only my route. The supervisor has the right and responsibility to move all the mail and has the right to force any of us to work as long as needed to accomplish this.
I have one of the longer routes in the station so I'm usually one of the last to be forced.
I have one of the longer routes in the station so I'm usually one of the last to be forced.
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From: Southern MD
I put in at least 30 minutes of OT per day, sometimes more. Now, that 'extra time' is usually not compensated. (I get in early, I start work. I can't just let stuff 'sit'.)
Whenever the other guy in my shop is on vacation/sick leave, I have to work an additional 1.5 hrs to cover that part of his shift before we close shop. (I work early shift - he works later hours.)
One of the conditions of employment, is "OT is mandatory" in the event of emergencies.
I'm 'on call' - 24/7. IF I get a call 3 hrs. after my shift ends, I get a minimum of 5 hrs. OT, even if it takes 10 minutes to take care of whatever I'm called in for.
(Needless to say. . . that doesn't happen, often!)
Whenever the other guy in my shop is on vacation/sick leave, I have to work an additional 1.5 hrs to cover that part of his shift before we close shop. (I work early shift - he works later hours.)
One of the conditions of employment, is "OT is mandatory" in the event of emergencies.
I'm 'on call' - 24/7. IF I get a call 3 hrs. after my shift ends, I get a minimum of 5 hrs. OT, even if it takes 10 minutes to take care of whatever I'm called in for.
(Needless to say. . . that doesn't happen, often!)
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From: coquitlam,BC
Life is to short to be working OT all the time. You young guys will find that out later. As for me, i do not work OT. I make my self live of a 80hr check every 2 weeks. Everybody is different with different priorities, just my take on the subject.
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From: Sewanee, Tennessee
I generally work 8-12 hours overtime each week. I also work a few side jobs throughout the month, so I average 15-20 hours extra each week. As I get older, I get more picky about what extra jobs I'm going to take.
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From: North of Boston MA
From 2000-2009 I averaged 25-40 hours overtime per week. In 2010 I made the decision to stay on night shift and not work any overtime except responding to emergencies and other "must" work. Plus the occasional job that I manage. I let the other guys have it. My family has appreciated it AND I adjusted my lifestyle a bit and don't even notice the missing money. Made 25% less in 2010 than in 2009 100 % worth it.
I get paid a salary that covers 20 hours per week...generally work 50-55+/-. Comissioned sales.