Longer hours mean nothing

So I went to the store where I always go & the guy was like “ you look tired “ to which I replied “ I am . I get up at 4a everyday. He asked how many hours I work & I said 8hrs . He laughed & said “ I work 12 hrs “ and im like okaaaayy ???

Sir . Respectfully you sit here for 12 hrs & engage with about 50 people per DAY while using your phone & watching movies . Meanwhile in my 8hrs im engaging with about 2,000 people , upset customers, & running back & forth. Jus because my shift is shorter than yours doesn’t mean a thing

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... Read moreFrom my own experience working in customer-focused roles, I've realized that longer shifts aren’t necessarily a sign of greater dedication or productivity. When you're handling thousands of interactions daily, as opposed to a dozen or so, the energy and attention required can be far more demanding. I’ve noticed that being constantly on the move, managing upset customers, and multitasking takes a toll that can’t be measured by hours alone. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking longer hours automatically mean working harder. But in reality, it’s about how efficiently and effectively those hours are used. For example, engaging with 2,000 customers over 8 hours requires quick problem-solving and high emotional resilience compared to fewer interactions over a longer period. Also, mental fatigue builds differently depending on the nature of the tasks. A 12-hour shift filled with downtime, distractions like phone usage and watching movies, may feel less exhausting than an 8-hour shift packed with nonstop customer interaction and physical movement. This contrast highlights important workplace dynamics: respecting diverse work styles and recognizing that productivity isn’t just about clocking hours but delivering results. So next time someone boasts about their 12-hour shift, it’s worth considering the context and the actual demands of their work, not just the duration.

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