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Personally, I try to avoid it at all costs because I need the time to recover and prepare for the week ahead. Unless there’s a huge deadline or deliverable, I think it is unreasonable to consistently expect it.
I'd never work for a company where that was expected. Plus lots of studies show that working extra hours long term makes employees less productive due to low morale and tiredness. The quality of work eventually declines, as does quality of life.
I’ve experienced this exact result firsthand and left a prior consulting firm as a result. Working 80-100 hours a week caused my work efficiency and quality to suffer, only requiring me to work more.
I have a boundary about weekend work because that is my time with my friends and family. I would definitely be pushing back if they started to say that it was expected. Sorry but that is not what I signed up for and we need days off too.
Some leaders seem to not have a spine and don’t know how to push back on it, which sets up their team for bad morale.
I think it's important to set boundaries and manage expectations, but also understand the nature of the industry. Historically I think consulting has been very demanding time-wise, but I do think younger generations are making changes that feel impressive to me. If your workload is becoming too much to finish in the week, having an open conversation with your manager might help strike a better balance depending on your relationship with your manager I guess.
Setting boundaries is crucial and am pleased with some of the progress made with teams I’ve worked with. Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances that require more work, but should not be the norm.