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Executive Time til about 11am each day, then a few hours of Fox News viewing, wrapping up around 4pm for a round of golf.

"I don't know how to explain to you that you should care about other people."
 

In terms of blue collar work, you get paid more, to do less, with twice the time frame. White collar jobs your going to have a cushy life, 9-5 and stress free. Starting base pay may be alright, but not nearly as many opportunities for growth.

 
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My dad used to work for the govt. as an environmental attorney, he definitely wasn't "relaxing" in a "cushy" job. He worked significant hours for about half of what he would've earned in private industry. I remember multiple times he would take us to the office during holidays/ weekends to get work done (I was a kid at the time). All this is to say, let's limit the sweeping generalizations.

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Former Congressional staffer here. White collar job, hours were typically 8:30 - 5:00 in office with significant commitments after hours, such as meeting constituents and other interested parties. Pay was shit, literally 20% of what I'm making now.

 

Hours, about eight. Actual productive work, about half of that.

Global buyer of highly distressed industrial companies. Pays Finder Fees Criteria = $50 - $500M revenues. Highly distressed industrial. Limited Reps and Warranties. Can close in 1-2 weeks.
 

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