Hah. I know what you mean. I played VV, so I'm used to a year taking 2 hours, but with the new night/day cycle, I get a bit confused at times as well

But they also make money while working on their carreer, and then there's the interest. Besides, imagine that bearing a kid would take 2 actual years, or even 9 months :P

I think it's a bit of give and take