Statistics of slavery
Pavel, the dear boy, has brought to my attention some statistics on Mexican labour culture for your enlightenment. So, my dear friends of similar cultural laziness, here is the numerical evidence for my constant lowing about low pay and long hours:
From Expansion, July 12, 2006, from a survey of 477 Mexican managers and executives:
How many hours do you work in a day?
Less than 8 - 4%
8 or 9 - 16%
10 - 42%
12 - 21%
More than 12 - 15%
No response - 2%
(Erika's Shock Factor Commentary: that would make 78% of people working 10 hours or more per day.)
Which of these phrases do you identify with the most?
I work too much - 49%
I work an appropriate amount - 41%
I work less than I should - 7%
No response - 3%
(Erika's Shock Factor Summary: even though only 4% work less than 8 hours a day, 7% think they should work more.)
I would like to go home earlier.
Yes - 84%
Not necessary - 14%
No response - 2%
(Erika's Shock Factor Commentary: so why don't they?... wait for it...)
My company/boss rewards...
When I meet my goals - 64%
Extra hours in the office - 31%
No response - 4%
(Erika's Shock Factor Commentary: 31% of people being rewarded SOLEY for extra time served...)
A quote from Yanis Raptis, director of Right Management: "The boss will say you are committed if you leave late."
A joke if you leave at 7 at night: "What, you're taking the afternoon off?"
The hours I dedicate to my job allow me to have a personal life and time with my family:
Yes - 56%
No - 41%
No response - 3%
The hours I spend at work are a problem with my partner or family:
Sometimes - 60%
Always - 13%
Never - 25%
No response - 2%
(Erika's Shock Factor Commentary: I am a lazy git by Mexican standards.)
Sad, isn't it?
From Expansion, July 12, 2006, from a survey of 477 Mexican managers and executives:
How many hours do you work in a day?
Less than 8 - 4%
8 or 9 - 16%
10 - 42%
12 - 21%
More than 12 - 15%
No response - 2%
(Erika's Shock Factor Commentary: that would make 78% of people working 10 hours or more per day.)
Which of these phrases do you identify with the most?
I work too much - 49%
I work an appropriate amount - 41%
I work less than I should - 7%
No response - 3%
(Erika's Shock Factor Summary: even though only 4% work less than 8 hours a day, 7% think they should work more.)
I would like to go home earlier.
Yes - 84%
Not necessary - 14%
No response - 2%
(Erika's Shock Factor Commentary: so why don't they?... wait for it...)
My company/boss rewards...
When I meet my goals - 64%
Extra hours in the office - 31%
No response - 4%
(Erika's Shock Factor Commentary: 31% of people being rewarded SOLEY for extra time served...)
A quote from Yanis Raptis, director of Right Management: "The boss will say you are committed if you leave late."
A joke if you leave at 7 at night: "What, you're taking the afternoon off?"
The hours I dedicate to my job allow me to have a personal life and time with my family:
Yes - 56%
No - 41%
No response - 3%
The hours I spend at work are a problem with my partner or family:
Sometimes - 60%
Always - 13%
Never - 25%
No response - 2%
(Erika's Shock Factor Commentary: I am a lazy git by Mexican standards.)
Sad, isn't it?