Having been in the biz 30 years or so here are a few observations: If you're just starting out you should consider such extra hours as career investment. I say this because people just starting out (including me back in the day) don't know sh*t. You have an enormous learning curve in front of you. If you don't tackle it now you'll never be more than mediocre at best. If you've been at this a while and you're still a Junior you might ask yourself why. Lastly, there ARE abusive bosses out there and it is usually a function of their personality, not any business requirement. Andy