This thread may be helpful, I created it several months ago asking about general working conditions. The vast majority reported they worked about 40-50 hours a week. If anyone wants to contribute more to this thread please feel free. http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83409
You can have it both ways ya know, I know plenty of people who love their job but still only work 40-45 hours a week. In fact, this sounds like the kind of mentality that lets employers carry on like this: 'I just worked five 70 hour weeks in a row but it's totally fine because I love my job and I work in the games…