[phkahler]

>> 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.