Discussion on question by Eternal_Ether: Is it appropriate to ask for an hourly compensation for take-home tasks which exceed a certain time limit?

If you take much longer than they expect you to, you may not be a good fit for the job

I think you are asking a slightly wrong question. Small compensation money is irrelevant in the grand scheme of having a good, well-paying job you like. You should be asking, if you want the job, and how to get the job.