this may include anything ranging from putting in some extra hours without pay, help to finish work not in your job description, etc.
let's assume this is a white collar office job.
Yes, the economy is very dire still and you may lose your job if you're not willing to go above and beyond! It's not like in the good old 70s... Not only the music has changed (don't you miss David Bowie, as well?) It's also the working conditions that have changed!