[morgante]

> you'd switch to a more balanced lifestyle?

Don't force your value system on others.

I personally am happiest when I'm working 70-80 hours a week and appreciate being compensated for my hard work. Just because that doesn't describe you doesn't mean I should be forced to attain an artificial "balance."

[ori_b]

So, other people make more, and you'd make yourself unhappy in retaliation?

[morgante]

> So, other people make more, and you'd make yourself unhappy in retaliation?

No, but I would start looking for another job. If the company has the excess profit to be giving out huge raises, I'd be upset that those raises were allocated only to low performers.

[mistermann]

His value system is consistent with the cultural norm (higher pay for longer harder work). In my opinion you shouldn't act like he is the one acting strange.

[ori_b]

He's not acting strangely, just irrationally. The two, unfortunately, are unrelated.

[icebraining]

First, I'm not forcing anyone, my opinion is completely inconsequential to your professional life.

Secondly, Ensorceled specifically said (s)he would start "enjoying the weekends", which implies the long hours were, unlike for you, not being particularly enjoyable.