That nowadays going above and beyond only got you more and more work. Companies don't give a rat pajamas about your time and energy. They only see you as a replaceable cog. They would pay you less or even 0 if it wasn't illegal.
As I putter around on my personal computer enjoying what little personal time I have left before my work day starts, I hear my WorkPhone quietly buzzing away indicating a somewhat frenetic level of conversation.
I shudder to contemplate what sort of Sev-Zero issue I'll be walking into when I start my shift, but I'll be damned if I'm going to look at that phone when I'm not on the clock.
Your Coworkers Are Less Ambitious; Bosses Adjust to the New Order
For a growing number of professionals, the days of unpaid overtime and working through weekends are in the past. Firms add people to finish projects, close for holidays and take other steps.