Last night was my first very late night in the office. If I had not had an internship last summer where I experienced the 8pm, 9pm or even 10pm late work nights, I would have been in for quite a shock yester-evening. Leaving the office at 10:45pm was not exactly what I had expected my third week on the job when I wasn't even assigned to a specific project yet. Nonetheless, I was asked to help out wrapping up a project that will be presenting to a client's management this week. I was eager to get to work regardless to the potential late nights.
I was able to learn about the project even though I didn't actually work on it and I was working directly with a partner, which is great visibility for me. The only bad thing about leaving at 10:45pm is the fact that you don't get paid any more than if you had left at 5:45pm. Most professional services employees (accounting, consulting, finance, etc.) are on salary, which means there likely isn't any overtime pay. Though some firms give out end of the year bonuses, sometimes you have to do something exceptional to actually receive one.
Despite this minor setback, you should always have a positive attitude even if you do have to stay late some nights. Most firms are fairly flexible so when you need the time off or have to leave early for an appointment, they are understanding. The relationship between yourself and your employer is a give/give one. If you give a little extra some days, so will your engagement team. What my mom says is really true if you think about it..."It all comes out in the wash."
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