So I've been lurking a while here. I have some thoughts, and some questions. I love my career. I'm an archaeologist and the days can be long and physically exhausting. But I find my job mostly interesting and rewarding. I push hard and think I have a strong work ethic. My wage is good, but I recently moved countries and am on less than I was before (moved to be closer to family). But that doesn't phase me too much tbh, as it's still well above the minimum wage. With all that said, I have one rule: I never work for free. Ever. Every task I do that is work related, I bill my hours for. Phone call during my paid break – I bill, and then resume the clock for the remaining paid break. Discussion with the manager about archaeology (not strictly project specific) – I bill. Mandatory company…
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