Product Management Survey Results and Discussion

Q3. On average, how many hours per week do you work?

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A3.

Product managers may be called many things --- but lazy is not one of them. 71% work more than 40 hours a week and 76% of product managers work weekends.

As for remuneration, very few get paid for extra hours or weekend work (after all, most are salaried employees). Of those that work extra hours, most cited they do it because it is necessary to complete the job. Others expressed passion for their careers and a commitment to company success. Also, with the wide spread adoption of smart phones, several felt obligated to respond to emails (usually from sales) regardless of the day of week or time. This was considered an interruption --- but sometimes necessary.

Most interesting comment:
 

"I work extra hours so I can eventually get promoted OUT of product management hell"