[SBS]

I recently visited HK for about a week. I fell in love with the city and am thinking about getting a job there. Most likely I would be working for an american company in an office as a financial analyst. My question is: I've heard that the normal work week in HK is Monday - Saturday. Is this correct?

Thanks in Advance.

[KnowItAll]

Nothing is normal for financial analysts, specially with the brand name banks. Expect to put in the same amount of hours you would in New York + a little bit more.

[Canadian Steve]

Vacationing and living here are two totally different things. It's a different lifestyle here, just be prepared. All the best.

Steve

[SBS]

I realize vacationing & living in a city are two different things. In general, I'm still curious what the normal working hours/days are in HK for those expats in a corporate environment.

[discobay]

If I read you correctly I think the answer would be Monday to Friday 0830 to 1900 hours. I don't work those hours per se but something similar.

[jimbo]

Originally Posted by discobay

If I read you correctly I think the answer would be Monday to Friday 0830 to 1900 hours. I don't work those hours per se but something similar.

As per what discobay says, those are I would say your typical working hours and maybe a few all nighters if theres any projects or deadlines coming up.

Oh and in some companies you're unlucky enough to be working alternate saturday mornings.

[PDLM]

All three of the HK offices I have worked in have tended to start between 09:00 and 09:30 - in any of them, come in much before 9 and you're turning the lights on. But the earliest anyone ever leaves is 18:00; the average is probably around 19:00; and there will always be someone in the office until at least 20:30.