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14/01/22

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Originally posted by MasterStrategist ↑

Why is humanity so fixated on the 5 day work week, and who mandated that this should be the norm? That aside, I have come to the conclusion that this paradigm (the 5 days working week) is counterproductive to the good of humanity and economics. Of humanity, it (a 4 day work week) would alleviate the stress component of having limited time to devote to family, friends and other day to day matters. Of economics, the benefits are even more pronounced. First, it has been proven that employees are more productive working a 4 day work week, such that it equals 5 days. Second, that 5th day worked is mostly taken by tax. Third, a myriad of businesses would benefit financially from the extended leisure time - think travel, tourism, home maintenance retail, cafe's; to mention but a few. Fourth, additional employment opportunities would be created to compensate for that one day lost, so no tax loss to governments, and less unemployment.
There are a lot more complexities to all this of course, but even so, I contend that the benefits outweigh the negatives on numerous fronts.

And again, who the hell dictated that the 5 day working week was optimal for humans? And why should it not be questioned?

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I've noticed that there 'appears' to be more business where I am that has 4 day weeks or even shorter. The doctor I have here - the office is open 4 days a week and only for mornings. Not many do I see like that - but, a lot only seem to run a couple to 4 days a week - including some government services.

probably doesn't matter much - in 20 years or 50 years and way under 100 years - it'll be no days a week - we'll all be doing things like learning, art, outdoorsie stuff or whatever - that's my call

no need to think about financially - IMO - the entire economic system will be totally different -
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