How many do you work or not work on average? Does going from hourly to salary change a lot ? Are you required to hit 40 hours on the dot or is there a policy?
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All the salaried people I including myself know work 15-20 hours per week. I won't disclose the roles or organization, but it's 100% true.
As a salaried employee, you are paid for your skills, not the hours you work. Yes, put in your 40, more when and if needed. Or less, when you have appts and such. It all evens out in the end. The flexibility is what is key as a salaried employee. Unless you have a sh-t manager; then disregard the above. :p
Salaried here, originally hired to work 40 hours a week, typical 8-5. Starting at the beginning of this year, we were told to stay on until 5:30 each day. Doesn’t sound like a big deal but when you do the math, that’s an extra 5 hours of unpaid work per paycheck since they didn’t bump our salaries. Or it just made our average $ per hour worth less. Essentially unpaid work or a pay cut, however you look at it.
You are paid for for 40, they get 40. If your manager is leaning on your for more, ask if they are paying for the additional hours. If no, and they insist it's not optional, give them the bare minimum and avoid burning yourself out while you look for a new role.
When I was switched over from hourly to salary my income dropped $6000 a year. It took me two years to get that back. The amount though will be wage specific. In regards to hours you have to draw your own line in the sand. Each person handles it differently. Be prepared for being pushed though. As a single mom I have two kids to care for and a household to manage it’s basically impossible for me to put in much OT.
I was on salary my 15+ years at UHG/optum. On many occasions almost a regular basis was working 60-70 hours a week. At times 80+ with no extra pay, etc. Salaried workers get the shaft
In my experience, most salaried people work more than 40 hours per week.
My last hourly job was when I was 18. I have been a professional since then. My advice would be never compare anything to others. It makes us appear to be looking for motivation in a negative manner. Let responsibility, quality work or your next pay raise lead you down the path of motivation. You just may be sitting sulking on YOUR "Acre of Diamonds"
Have another coffee