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[Misc] How many hours a week do you do at work?
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Murray 17
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- Jul 6, 2003
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Sounds like you've got a proper work/life balance. Can't see it ever happening over here.No, I am Primary, but in Australia where we haven't quite managed to get to the ridiculous levels of admin that you have reached in the UK (although we are well on the way
To be honest while in the classroom I pared back my hours to be closer to what I actually get paid for in order to spend time with my family and not completely exhaust myself. The work is more or less infinite and if you don't draw a line you end up working every hour possible like the people you know. This may have contributed to my move to a specialist position.
What I can see happening over here is teachers doing 3-4 years, burning out and leaving the profession. The government has made entry easier, to ensure a constant supply of young, energetic teachers (who will then burn out, etc, etc).
A quick turnover of staff does not help the children, however.
Sirnormangall
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- Sep 21, 2017
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Averaged about 70 hours per week for many years. Burnt out, so I semi-retired and never looked back. I know it's not an option for everyone but if you can, make a plan to spend more time with those close to you.
13-14 hour day including travel when commuting, more like 9-10 when working from home (2-3 days a week) so probably average 50 hpw, but get to the gym or get out for a run most days within that. Lose a lot of weekend time travelling for work (and evenings whilst away) too but usually able to work the trips around personal stuff. Happy with the balance at the moment but absolutely zero chance I would go back to a five day a week commute.
AmexRuislip
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I've done shift work for over 20 years, I can't imagine myself going back to a 5 day week
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Tokyohands
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I work about 50 hours a week.
I've done shift work for over 20 years, I can't imagine myself going back to a 5 day week
It’s ok at the moment as I’ve got tons of flexibility about how I arrange my week/travel etc (for example always work from home when we’re playing) but won’t be long before I start thinking about dropping to something part-time. Don’t plan to be working full time (if at all) past maybe 55.
Lower West Stander
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No, I am Primary, but in Australia where we haven't quite managed to get to the ridiculous levels of admin that you have reached in the UK (although we are well on the way
To be honest while in the classroom I pared back my hours to be closer to what I actually get paid for in order to spend time with my family and not completely exhaust myself. The work is more or less infinite and if you don't draw a line you end up working every hour possible like the people you know. This may have contributed to my move to a specialist position.
So you have to work 45 hours a week but only get paid for 35? And presumably school holidays too?
You poor lamb. Personally I’d be out the door if my employers required me to work any more than my contractual hours......
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scooter1
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A normal working week consists of 37.5 hours, however i do have to work some weekends which are much longer that 7.5 hour days, and I have to travel for work(TOIL is granted on a day for day basis, not hour for hour). But its the best job i've ever had, the most i've ever earned and i'm home by 5pm most weekdays to spend time with the family
BadFish
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- Oct 19, 2003
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I only get paid for the school year so the 6 weeks over summer are unpaid. and I usually work for a least 2 of them.
Thanks for your concern, but it is unnecessary as I love my job and wouldn't expect to be paid for the time I actually work. That is just outrageous.
Contracted for 38.5. At work about 45. Actually working about the 38.5! so probably balances out.
Lots of people on this thread moaning about 'working xx hours over what they are paid for', who seem to spend a fair bit of time in office hours posting shit on the internet!
Lots of people on this thread moaning about 'working xx hours over what they are paid for', who seem to spend a fair bit of time in office hours posting shit on the internet!
drew
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About 16 hours a week. Have a very understanding boss who lets me have whatever time off I chose!