[daneel_w]

In my early 20s when I worked as an electrician I never felt that 40 hour long weeks were too much. Working as a programmer I definitely feel that it is way too much. The head (mine at least) really needs a lot more time to recuperate.

[dimitrios1]

Yeah, 40/week in restaurants or a trade really was a breeze. Most of the time you wanted to put in minimum 40 to get benefits.

[zip1234]

Working construction, when I was wasn't there I wasn't thinking about my job at all. Once I left the jobsite I was free.

I know it is different if you are managing a job, but as an average worker it was not too bad.