Most New Yorkers Are Convinced They Work Harder Than Everyone Else

By Shana Lebowitz

New York Magazine recently conducted a 100-person poll to learn more about New Yorkers' attitudes toward work.

As it turns out, most Big Apple residents see themselves as more industrious than other Americans. A whopping 82% said they think New Yorkers work more than most people.

But that's probably an exaggeration. According to a recent report, New York City ranks 11th on the list of the 30 biggest US cities for average hours worked weekly in 2013. San Francisco ranks first, and Washington, D.C., ranks second.