• UndulyUnruly@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    I respect your opinion, but I do see the point.

    Not working a fifth day means not having to commute both ways on another day, which is unpaid but encumbered dead time. And a third day with the family every week by moving hours to the other four days? I absolutely see why people can find that appealing.

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      9 months ago

      @UndulyUnruly Oh, you are right on the commuting part. I did not think about that.
      Not so sure about the “time with family” argument, though. If I had to work 10h days I would not see my kids when I come home for 4 days. Now I see them every evening. Sure, on the other hand you get 3 WHOLE days to spend with them.
      Guess it comes down to personal preference. :)

      edit: But the idea behind the 4 day week after all is 4 x 8h, not 4x 10h. Because otherwise the productivity would not increase. And the article clearly states that this is the main goal.

      @alphacyberranger

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        9 months ago

        I guess it’s personal preference circumstances. Time is a zero sum game after all. And I agree with the point made on the article, it should be 4x8.