[com2kid]

Except, I enjoy working all those hours. When I am coding, I am alive, it is my creative outlet and the way I contribute to the world.

On the other hand I will readily admit that maintaining a healthy work/life balance is key, and knowing not to push one's self to the breaking point is an important bit of self awareness.

Now for management, well, they need to judge by both results short and long term. Employees working extra long weeks to complete this sprint? Sure the sprint gets done, but if after 2 or 3 sprints half your team leaves, well, the product schedule is going to suffer. :)

[ams6110]

Yeah, I think working long hours is fine as long as you enjoy it, and are not neglecting other responsibilities (family/kids being the main one, if you have any).

It's important to not build up a sleep deficit though, as that can lead to health problems, burnout, eventually depression, etc. But as long as you are enjoying work and getting enough sleep at night, I say go for it.