I worked a TON, TON, TON of overtime and was never compensated. I *NEVER* worked an 8-hour day. My boss knew this and said he knew that I worked over 8 hours each day. The shortest day was probably a 10-hour day without really taking lunch. Getting up to make a quick sandwich made me feel guilty - maybe because I am used to a salary working for a company where OT is warranted but effort is realized and respected. I knew I'd never grow in this role (@ Centerline). I've worked other positions where I was immediately recognized as a contributor who *CARED* about my job, offered increases (salary), additional assignments and knew I'd get somewhere. I knew right away this would go nowhere. I will probably look for work in a smaller team where those who put forth effort are seen. My old teammates used to tell me that I "worked too much" and that I'm "there too late and there too early". I was okay with that working for a product dev team - this on the other hand.... well, let's just say I'm a PEON who would never have been recognized. I have had horrible anxiety for a week now following and didn't see this coming - due to health problems I won't try temporary work again unless I know I'm working a contract, I won't apply. There should have been a warning.
