Wally Backman -- Kicking it old school

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I just want to say, my point was all about perspective. I didn't want it to seem like I was coming down on you, so I'm glad to see you took it in the spirit it was offered.

And all that being said, personally, I have worked in several places where I more or less volunteered to be almost always available. Not sure it always had any massive impact on my status with those companies.

As the owner I probably AVERAGE 75 hours a week, but I don't feel that gives me the right to expect anything even remotely like that from my employees even though I could rightfully say "well I do it." Of course on the rare occasions where I am compelled to ask for a little bit more I have not just the credibility of my work ethic, but also the good will capital built up from not asking for extra on a regular basis.

I will say that I do send emails on weekends, to work email addresses, but that's so I don't forget. Frankly I would be shocked to even get a response until the recipient is back at work.