There is a third option that most people don’t seem to know about, which is to slow down to speed up. I find there are many instances where if I slow down I not only accomplish more, but the things I work on are more important. It can be really hard to get in this mindset, and even harder to know if you need to actually be putting in more effort/hours. But by and large, taking breaks and getting enough sleep can actually be a superpower.
>> As far as I'm concerned, it always was and always shall be "work faster or die". I was unaware that we were given a third choice?
Yeah, it turns out you get to define things in your life, including your pace at work. Be productive but don't burn yourself out. Most likely nothing will happen. Worst case you dodge a bullet and find a more reasonable company. Either way you will be working at your pace.
You're going to die regardless, how hard you work between now and then is only relevant to the lifestyle you want. If one can work less and be content with their lifestyle all the power to them.