[bluefirebrand]

> I have different expectations depending on whether you worked 10 or 40 hours

If I can meet your 40 hours expectations in 10 hours, then what?

You adjust your expectations upwards

You want my maximum efficiency for what you think you're paying me for, which is 40 hours

But if I know I'm going to do 40 hours minimum either way, what is my incentive to work harder and get more done?

"That's your job, it's what I pay you for, it is your contract" you say.

But you pay me either way and as long as you're happy with my output then it doesn't matter if I actually worked 10 hours or 80