put in 16 hours days

[Cut!e P!e]

Hi everyone;
I was wondering if you'd kindly help me to understand the meaning of "put in" in this context:

How is this any different from any other job? It's a purely personal decision. What worked for me may not work for you, so there is no sense in asking.

I put in 16 hours days, and I worked 7 days a week, I made a ton of money and it was the right decision for me and my kids loved the money, but they also have admitted they were very sad on many occasions. I had very little time for my kids, I missed all of their school meetings and programs and didn't even attend their high school graduations. They turned out great and adore me. Does that help you?

Does this mean that person really worked 16 hours a day or is he speaking about a hypothetical situation?

Thank you very much

 

[Gillnetter]

Hi everyone;
I was wondering if you'd kindly help me to understand the meaning of "put in" in this context:



Does this mean that person really worked 16 hours a day or is he speaking about a hypothetical situation?

Thank you very much

Yes, the person worked 16 hours a day.
I put in a ton of coal.
I put in a lot of effort.
I put in four weeks of work in two weeks.

 

[emsr2d2]

I would write that as either "I put in sixteen-hour days" or "I put in sixteen hours a day". The combination of "16 hours" with "days" doesn't work for me.

I work a 16-hour day.
I work 16 hours a day.

 

[Cut!e P!e]

Yes, the person worked 16 hours a day.
I put in a ton of coal.
I put in a lot of effort.
I put in four weeks of work in two weeks.

Thank you very much

I would write that as either "I put in sixteen-hour days" or "I put in sixteen hours a day". The combination of "16 hours" with "days" doesn't work for me.

I work a 16-hour day.
I work 16 hours a day.

Yeah, you're right!Thank you

 

[konungursvia]

It means "contribute" or "work".