• cRazi_man@europe.pub
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      Even if it’s 40 hours (European Work Time Directive), it still takes up a significant portion of life with commuting to/from work in your own time, preparing for work and mentally recovering from work after.

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        26 days ago

        Definitely varies. A lot of employers expect 9-5 plus hours after work to the tune of more like 60.

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            There’s many countries where that’s technically illegal but happens constantly and you’ll lose your job if you don’t do it.

          • Hugucinogens@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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            And there’s European countries where the 13-hour shift as part of a 53 hour 6-day workweek is explicitly legal (🇬🇷). (Before overtime)

            Without taking into account commutes, rest, and an extra two hours (6*20mins) a week of unpaid “mandatory” break throughout the week, in the middle of your shifts. That no employer has forced anyone to work through, ever.

  • Séimhe (sé / é)@lemmy.world
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    Not to mention our friends, family and communities. It seems we cannot mildly inconvenience ourselves by boycotting. It’s a shame because we could take down several entities this way.