I worked 70 hours 3 weeks at a time when the workload demanded it. We could always quit. Others did the alternative: they cried.
I work 7/10.
Was discussing why a Russian thought America was so wealthy. They thought we stole those huge American houses from the minorities. When I told them about 70 hour work weeks and second jobs they started at me and said we were crazy. I said the BUILT those huge houses...
I worked 85 hours for several months after months of 56 hour weeks. Mozt of my work life has been 6 days or the equivalent in 5. Worked 49 for 7 years. Once did 91 hou 23rd s.in a week .Add in travel time etc and 8 hours sleep cant happen. More like 4 or 5.But then again the most common thing said to me “you look tired”.