[2Jedismom]

That is hard to hear, but I have suspected this.

And you know, I think I won't be so touchy about it after school is done...he'll be home more!

Maybe I ought to consider going with him...but probably better if I didn't. I'm afraid I'd come across as bitter and caustic.

"Yes, Steve brought his entire family with him to this "volunteer" event because we believe in FAMILY TIME." (spoken through grimacing teeth.)

[Lil'freeper]

*usually* this kind of stuff is reserved for the junior employees to tend to be younger with fewer obligations. They're also willing to be taken advantage of in exchange for future advancement. My college friends going into law or accounting were bracing for 60+ hr work weeks. I've heard horror stories of 80 hr work weeks. Things ease up once you've paid your dues - in theory. It's rough going in the beginning.