I own my own small business and therefore put in a lot of hours and get time off only when it's available. I don't mind it, but if I wasn't working for myself I'd resent it. On the other hand my wife is a nurse who has worked a part-time schedule for most of the last 20 years, but despite her part-time schedule (roughly half-time) she has worked half of all weekends for most of that time ... and it sucks. Bottom line, unless you're doing the time for yourself, I don't think sacrificing your social life for your employer is reasonable or desirable.
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