Comment by DanBC

> I started working my contracted 7.5 hours a day,

I am constantly surprised by bosses that do not realise the consequences of their words.

When someone is clearly making an effort you need to recognise that. Maybe it's just a "hey, thanks, I appreciate it" when you have no money.

Saying "I pay you a wage and you do the work" is a sure way to force people to do just enough.