Is the 4-day workweek catching on?

re: Is the 4-day workweek catching on?

ozzy — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:39:05 GMT

My work will never do this ... they keep us until 6 pm every single day ... even when everyone is not doing a thing.

re: Is the 4-day workweek catching on?

barnegat48 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:06:55 GMT

Our building has lost half of its night shift employees, due to mismanagement and normal attrition. We've suggested moving us to a 4 10's week or moving us to another building with a full night staff, but nooooo - we keep the building open till midnight, using utilities and paying a security guard, for 5 people to work - or even fewer if someone has vacation. Don't tell me how anxious employers are to cut costs. They'll do so, but only if it can be done at our expense.

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Elle Robertson — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:46:13 GMT

Where are the fathers when child card arrangements need to be made for a 10 hour work day? Can't they help with dropping children off or picking them up in daycare if mom has to go in earlier or stay later? If the 4 day work week is a cooperative effort, it would make more time for other frugal efforts to save money. I live in Utah and wish I worked for the state. I dislike 5-8 hour days!!

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almost there — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:27:37 GMT

I work 12 hour shifts, 2 nights one week, 4 nights the next. On 36hr weeks I get my pay docked and on 48 hr weeks I get the overtime. a week off is built into every 4 weeks. Can't top it!

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cs — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:14:27 GMT

I went from a 4 10 hour to a 5 8, not by choice, but into a better position. 10 hours allows for one to take less time for a vacation or paid time off, and you use less gas and have a "me" day. I hope this trend gets going so I can go back to 10 one day.

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Randi — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:45:40 GMT

It depend, I can see schools and others business shaving off a day, but that won't happen in my industry. That means my childcare would increase greatly, since I would have to pay for one full day instead of just before and after care.

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BCheng — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:06:58 GMT

youre right on that girl!

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Carla — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:56:22 GMT

I think this is an absolute wonderful idea! Not only to help with the rising gas prices but child care also. We shell out over $1000 a month in child care and $600 in gas just for work. Having one less day to commute would have a huge impact on our family.

re: Is the 4-day workweek catching on?

WD — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:39:00 GMT

It's about time that we moved beyond the 1950's way of doing business. I see nothing wrong with trying these new ideas as long as they're managed properly.