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Working overtime

 1. Personal Experience

  1. Have you ever worked overtime?

  2. How often do you work overtime?

  3. Do you remember your longest overtime shift?

  4. What was the reason you worked overtime last time?

  5. Do you get paid for working extra hours?

  6. Have you ever refused to work overtime?

  7. Do you usually volunteer for overtime or is it required?

  8. What kind of work do you usually do during overtime?

  9. Have you ever worked overtime on a weekend?

  10. What do you feel after working overtime?

2. Feelings and Opinions

  1. Do you like working overtime? Why or why not?

  2. Is working overtime a good way to earn more money?

  3. Do you think overtime is fair?

  4. How does overtime affect your work-life balance?

  5. Would you rather work overtime or take a second job?

  6. Do you think people should be forced to work overtime?

  7. Is it better to stay late or come early?

  8. How does overtime affect your health?

  9. Should companies give more breaks if you work overtime?

  10. Is overtime always necessary?

3. Company Policy

  1. Does your company have an overtime policy?

  2. Are there limits on how much overtime you can work?

  3. Do you get extra pay or time off for overtime?

  4. Is overtime common in your job?

  5. How does your boss handle overtime requests?

  6. Is overtime written into your contract?

  7. Are your coworkers happy with the overtime policy?

  8. Can you say no to overtime in your company?

  9. Do you need approval before working overtime?

  10. How do you report your overtime hours?

4. Effects on Life

  1. Does overtime affect your family time?

  2. Do you still have time to relax after overtime?

  3. How does overtime affect your sleep schedule?

  4. Do you skip meals because of overtime?

  5. Do you miss important events because of work?

  6. Can you still spend time with friends during busy weeks?

  7. Is it harder to exercise when you do overtime?

  8. What do you usually do to recover after a long shift?

  9. Does your overtime affect your mood?

  10. How do you manage stress after long work hours?

5. Productivity and Quality

  1. Can you still work well during overtime?

  2. Are you more focused or tired when working overtime?

  3. Does your work quality go down when you're tired?

  4. Do you make more mistakes when working late?

  5. How do you stay focused when working overtime?

  6. Do you drink coffee or energy drinks during overtime?

  7. What helps you stay productive during long hours?

  8. Do you listen to music to stay awake?

  9. Is it better to finish a task today or rest and do it tomorrow?

  10. Have you ever had to redo work you finished during overtime?

6. Comparing with Others

  1. Do your coworkers also work overtime?

  2. Who works the most overtime in your team?

  3. Do you think overtime is common in other countries?

  4. Which job do you think has the most overtime hours?

  5. Is overtime more common in your industry?

  6. Are younger workers more willing to do overtime?

  7. Do managers work more overtime than staff?

  8. Do freelancers work more hours than regular employees?

  9. Do you know someone who always works overtime?

  10. Is overtime seen as a good thing in your company?

7. Time Management

  1. Can overtime be avoided with better time management?

  2. Do you plan your day to avoid staying late?

  3. What causes you to fall behind at work?

  4. Do meetings take up too much of your workday?

  5. How do you prioritize tasks to finish on time?

  6. Do you use a planner or calendar at work?

  7. What’s your biggest time-waster at work?

  8. Do you finish tasks faster under pressure?

  9. How do you avoid distractions during the day?

  10. Do deadlines usually cause your overtime?

8. Health and Wellness

  1. How does working overtime affect your body?

  2. Do you feel more tired or stressed when working late?

  3. Do you eat more junk food when working overtime?

  4. How do you take care of your health while working long hours?

  5. Have you ever gotten sick from overwork?

  6. Do you feel back or eye pain after long work hours?

  7. Do you still exercise if you do overtime?

  8. Do you sleep well after working late?

  9. What’s your best tip for staying healthy during a busy week?

  10. Have you ever taken a break because of too much overtime?

9. Rewards and Recognition

  1. Do you feel appreciated when you work overtime?

  2. Does your boss thank you for staying late?

  3. Do you think overtime deserves more reward?

  4. Would you work overtime if there was no extra pay?

  5. Do you get bonuses for doing extra work?

  6. Have you ever received a gift or reward for overtime?

  7. Do promotions depend on working extra hours?

  8. Is overtime recognized in your performance review?

  9. What kind of reward motivates you to do overtime?

  10. Is "thank you" enough for working late?

10. Future Plans

  1. Do you want to avoid overtime in the future?

  2. Would you look for a job with less overtime?

  3. Do you think overtime will increase in your company?

  4. Would you work overtime to get promoted?

  5. Are you planning to set better work boundaries?

  6. Do you want a job with flexible hours?

  7. Would you accept a pay cut to avoid overtime?

  8. Are you planning to take time off soon?

  9. Would you work overtime for a big project?

  10. What’s your ideal work schedule?

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