Hello, contact59. 

We value your voice, and I know how time is important to each of us. Let me share details about how QuickBooks Time works.   

The reason why you need to clock in and clock out every job is to track hours for fixed fee jobs in this time clock manner.  

Check out this article to keep track and manage your Time in QBO: Track and manage QuickBooks Time. 

Let me share the link to our self-help articles. It contains resources that will guide you on how to perform each process: QBO Payroll. 

Community is always open 24/7 if you need further help. Have a great day!