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New job (salaried) promised good work-life balance but I’m working 50 hours per week

I am just out of school and looking for work-life balance. During my interview my new job said this is a good fit for me because typical work hours are 8-430 M-F. Since I started I've been working 10-12 hour days. My superior says this is necessary for training. I am in healthcare. I am in my 3rd week and I told myself I'd give it a month of this schedule. I did ask about when we will change to 8 hour days and my superior didnt give me a solid timeline. How do I politely let them know I'm going to quit if this schedule doesn't change soon? Or am I being entitled? Is there a different resolution I can suggest? I had a few job offers and went with this one because they paid the highest. I'd gladly go with another job at a lower salary if it…


I am just out of school and looking for work-life balance. During my interview my new job said this is a good fit for me because typical work hours are 8-430 M-F. Since I started I've been working 10-12 hour days. My superior says this is necessary for training. I am in healthcare.

I am in my 3rd week and I told myself I'd give it a month of this schedule. I did ask about when we will change to 8 hour days and my superior didnt give me a solid timeline. How do I politely let them know I'm going to quit if this schedule doesn't change soon? Or am I being entitled? Is there a different resolution I can suggest?

I had a few job offers and went with this one because they paid the highest. I'd gladly go with another job at a lower salary if it meant 40 hour work weeks. I dont even mind staying late a few times a week but the continuous long days are starting to take a toll.

Thanks, r/antiwork!

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