Are 98 hour work weeks too much for a 19 year old?

[jamartheg]

I’m trying to plan how many hours I should be working in the summer

Yes they are

No they are not

[zeitgeist057]

7 days * 24 hours each = 168 hours in a week.
7 days * 8 hours of sleep = 56 hours sleeping each week.
168 - 56 = 112 hours awake.
112 - 98= 14 hours of "free time" in a week, or 2 hours per day.

That 2 hours per day you will have is going to be all the time you have to wake up, get ready for work, feed yourself, shower, brush and floss, drive to work in the morning. And after work to get home, shower, prepare food and eat it, then get to bed to get the sleep you need to get ready for the next day.

I've worked 96 hour weeks and I don't recommend it to anyone, unless you live very close to work and are comfortable with having no social life, no physical fitness regimen, no anything that you don't do at work. I also worked 112 hour weeks (16 hour shifts * 7 days a week) as a wildland firefighter. It's hard, but it's fine because you don't bathe, but no one does. You eat on the job, get exercise on the job, everything is the job. So a job like that is fine, but I can't think of a city job I would do for those hours. Unless there were perks like exercise on the job, meals, &c. Otherwise you will get burnt out quick. The other thing about firefighting was doing it for 6 months, then 6 months of vacation to chill and enjoy life. So it was balanced out in a way.

[jamartheg]

It’s going to be working at home so I don’t have to worry about driving plus and as for sleep I’ll be fine with 7 hours so I can use those extra hours to workout at the gym

[Surely]

That depends on how badly you want or need the money. If there is OT involved in those hours. Even minus taxes. That would be a great paycheck.
But as others have stated. You will not have a social life.
There is a saying. “Make hay while the sun shines!”

[jamartheg]

It’s not job money it’s from a potential business I’ll start

[Surely]

@jamartheg. Starting your own business is ball busting at first if you want it to succeed quickly!

[jamartheg]

Not quickly I’m hoping to get to that point over the course of 5-6 years

[Surely]

@jamartheg. However badly you want to succeed is dependent on the time that you put into your business. Totally up to you to decide.

[Surely]

Thank you for the MHO and Good Luck on your adventure!

[Anonymous]

uh yeah... 40 hours should be maximum for a 19 year old... wtf? that's double the amount you should be working. do you have no life at all? do you sleep?

[jamartheg]

No I just want to set the foundation now and make the money so that when I’m in my mid 20s I can relax and make it passive

[Opinion Owner]

lol not how it works...

[jamartheg]

Wdym?

[Anonymous]

Working 98 hours per week is a significant amount of time and may not be sustainable or healthy for a 19 year old. It's important to prioritize your physical and mental health, as well as your personal life and social relationships.

Working long hours can lead to fatigue, stress, and burnout, which can have negative impacts on your health and wellbeing. It's important to allow yourself time for rest and self-care, and to avoid overworking yourself.

When planning your summer work schedule, consider factors such as your financial needs, availability, and personal goals. It's important to find a balance that allows you to meet your financial obligations while also prioritizing your health and wellbeing.

You may want to consider setting a maximum number of hours you're willing to work each week, or finding a work schedule that allows for breaks and time off. Additionally, consider alternative sources of income, such as freelance work or part-time jobs, that may offer more flexibility and work-life balance.

Remember to prioritize your wellbeing and avoid overworking yourself, even if it means making some adjustments to your work schedule.

[exitseven]

yes it is way too many hours. You are talking about 16 -18 hour days. You won't get enough sleep.

[jamartheg]

*14 hours

[htmndg183]

Thats an average of 14 hours of work per day. That means, work, go home, sleep, wake up and repeat.