[givemeethekeys]

I'll go a step further. If you're productive 40 hours a week, then you're a tool, in the pure sense of that word.

You'll be passed over for promotions because you're so good in your current position!

You'll be praised and then one day you'll get a new boss when your old boss moves on. And your new boss will have this need to prove themselves to their boss. And they'll do this by turning your 40 hour week into a 60 hour week. Why? Because you're a tool!

Don't be a tool. Do what your boss does - spend time talking to people around the company - thats what lunch meetings are all about - figure out how to get those expensed! Get to know everyone and follow up with them frequently. Invite them to non-work things. Go home early because you have a life.

Unless, of course, your work is your life. In which case, you're leaving the dream, bud!