Of course, my employer could get by with fewer whiz kids on staff if the current IT experts could be badgered into putting in 60 or more hours a week, but then they'd just have to hire more often to replace attrition from burnout. Elementary as it may be, it's revolutionary to today's high-pressure mindset. At a time when talent appears to be at a premium, you'd think that those with the skills would realize their ability to point out that they work more effectively when given ample downtime to refuel their brains. None of us feels too good when a doctor works on our bodies at the end of a 24-hour shift. We shouldn't expect much better of our IT people in similarly poor working conditions.
Tomorrow is tomorrow.
Live tomorrow tomorrow. It's all true. But actually, I spent a week on a fantastic private beach in Jamaica, and at the end of the week I couldn't wait to get back. Crisis is our fuel, our fun.