US workers deserve a break. It’s time for a 32-hour working week

johnthuss3y ago· 1 in thread

I'm all for a shorter working week, but this would have a better chance if it was arguing for shorter days rather than another day off. That would be easier for companies to handle and would also be better for parents since they can have some extra time with their kids EVERY day and not just one day.

jWhick3y ago

I'm quite sure the majority of people would perfere another day off as opposed to shorter days. I think for most of the people commuting takes around. an hour in 1 direction making extra 2 hours you need to spend to work. So realistically with 1 day off you get extra 10 hours off if you count commute.

jWhick3y ago· 1 in thread

32 hours work week feels like the new remote, I expect everyone to be doing it in 5 years or so.

the_only_law3y ago

Do you also expect everyone to subsequently remove it?

jschveibinz3y ago

With the advances in productivity tools, this would seem to make sense for most white collar occupations. It might keep more people employed, but salaries are sure to come down along with it. It’s still a good deal in my opinion—-we only have a limited time to enjoy life.

jjk1663y ago

Just a friendly reminder that in the decades since the 40 hour work week was implemented labor productivity has increased by over 5X, meaning the average person does in a single 8 hour day what society used to consider an honest week's worth of work.

hindsightbias3y ago

How about an analysis of HN posting rates by day? I'd guess that most here aren't working Friday's anyway.

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