Ok, someone I know is considering moving from Europe to the US, but is concerned after reading about the long hours some (most) Americans work.
So, question: Software engineer, Oracle & Java, programming, testing, etc...
Average # work hours for those with similar positions? Salary or hourly (w/overtime)?
Thanks!!
2007-05-31 20:10:14 · 3 answers · asked by Ky C 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Technology
most of the ones I know .....average50 to 60
2007-06-05 16:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by pelican228 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legal work week for wage workers is 40 hours with 1.5x$ for overtime. There is no legal requirement for vacation. Salaried workers do whatever the company can make them do. Most programmers find that when projects get extremely pressing they are working 60-80 hours, but other times the atmosphere is much more relaxed so creative work can be done.
2007-06-01 03:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U.S. IRS regulations involving overtime exclude anyone who works in the I/S department regarding 1.5 salary requirements. Even if you are an hourly employee they are not required to pay you time and a half over 40 hours so check with your employer and get everything in writing before you start.
2007-06-01 10:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋