Full time

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A full-time job is determined by the number of hours an employee works.

Benefits of full-time work

Full-time jobs typically pay more than part-time or contract positions. They often involve more hours of work a week (in the United States, this is typically 40 hours a week). Full-time workers are often eligible for more benefits (like health insurance and vacation plans) than a part-time employee.

A full-time job is often associated with salaried employment, so the worker will receive the same amount of pay regardless of hours worked or leave taken during that pay week. Pay is traditionally distributed weekly or bi-weekly.

Downfalls

A full-time job allows less flexibility than a part-time one. Plus, it allows less free time than a part-time job since the worker is committed to working more hours per week. This takes away from leisure activities or the pursuit of additional income in the guise of part-time or contracted work. Since many full-time jobs are salaried, the employee loses the opportunity to work for overtime pay, which is typically paid at 150 percent of a worker’s hourly rate.

Options

Job sharing has become an increasingly popular option for someone who wants to work part time in a full-time job. It involves two part time workers filling one role. As telecommuting is more accessible due to technology, more jobs that are full-time can involve less time (in regards to commute time and time spent in an actual office) by allowing employees the option of working from home.