A common problem is the notion that salaried workers owe their employers unlimited work for no extra pay. My first career manager came right out and said so. This led to my regularly working 20 hours per day, one "day" I worked 29 hours.

I didn't even get a bonus. I was doing pretty good if he even said thank you.

I'm not real sure yet but I've been puzzling over looking for work in Europe. I know I'd like to live there again someday I'm just not sure that now is the right time for me. (I've lived in France and Italy.)