A couple of weeks back, there was an article by Mr. Harshad Oak (Hope I got the name right) which was doing the rounds of the fwding circuit, thanks to some great support by the IT labourers. The article was about the working conditions in the Indian IT industry, and the lack of work/life balance.
This article provides insight into people who actually enjoy extreme working hours, hectic schedules, high stress/adrenalin levels.
The point is, be it any industry, you are on probation until you retire. Whether you want to do that extra bit beyond your 9-7/8 working time is entirely up to you. But it would be wrong to blame your company if you are part of such a work environment. Don’t like it ? Go start your own company 