[andyidsinga]

+1 for the master breaker.

more importantly, the hours and days of the work week are probably a key thing cofounders should a) agree on and b) imemediatly role model as "the culture". c) make sure new hires understand / see / feel the culture.

..someday this is how i'll get to my 4 day work week with my mythical company ;)

[noir_lord]

We have this insane culture where no one wants to work less hard than the boss so everyone works as hard as the boss.

The boss not wanting to appear lazy therefore works harder still.

The worst kind of feedback cycle.

"The beatings will continue until morale improves"

[tormeh]

That's the best quote. I just love it. It was a Japanese marine officer, if anyone wonders.

[andyidsinga]

yes this is exactly how it starts.

ive found getting out with the team for lunches regularly ..like alomost every day helps a lot . this is where the boss can strike up conversation and set the tone.

the boss can also reward folks for having focus and disipline during the work day.

one counter argument that will occur is that people want to work/code on the weekend or late at night "because they like to". My response is: "i would love it if you had non-work hobbies on the nights and weekends - learning those skills can be fun :)"

i dunno, no doubt its hard, but its shit to be burned out.