4-day 40 hour work week

[Reverend Conehead]

I might have the opportunity to switch from a 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day one. In other words, I currently work 8 hours a day five days a week to get my 40 hours. It would change to 10 hours a day, but just 4 days, the advantage being always having a three-day weekend.

Do you think that would be worth it? It would mean 10-hour days, an extra two hours per day, but then a longer weekend. Has anyone here done that? Did you like it or dislike it?

This is also work from home, so there's no issue of commute time.

 

[Reality]

As long as your job is not physically exhausting on your body, I would think it would be better for most people (though not all of course).

It is more than just a 3-day weekend though.

Just imagine how many things that are closed or very busy/crowded on the weekends that you will be able to deal with on that 5th day.

Also, that means one less commute per week so money saved on gas, food, drinks, etc.

I have seen articles about studies done as more companies were transitioning to this pre-2020 and the results were that worker performance increased with the switch which is probably why more companies are considering it now.

That said, everyone is different so you should really focus less on what everyone else thinks and more about how it will affect you specifically, good and bad.

 

[Hoofbite]

I work 4 shifts that are 10 hours, although not on a set schedule that yields a 3-day weekend every week. Entirely variable. Sometimes I get a 2 day weekend, and sometimes I can get 4-5 days off in a row. I guess the variability would be my only dislike. I have a unique schedule in that I absolutely work every Wednesday to attend some system meetings so I often get 1 of my 3 days off right in the middle of the week and then end up with the 2-day weekend.

I will say that for me, the duration of the shift leaves me with little motivation to do much else after work. So I kind of grunt through my days on, and then try to make the most of my days off.

I like it, but for me it does cut 1 day of commuting out of the equation.

I guess the question is, is this with the same company or a new outfit? If it's the same company, why not see if you can trial it on a 3-month or 6-month basis? If you could have a set schedule, and your work honors National Holidays, you'd get a few free 4-day weekends at minimum for the floating Monday holidays.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

As long as your job is not physically exhausting on your body, I would say it would be better for most people (though not all of course).

Everyone I know who has switched to 4-day work weeks with longer days has said they like it way more than the 5-day work week.

It is more than just a 3-day weekend though.

Just imagine how many things that are closed or very busy/crowded on the weekends that you will be able to deal with on that 5th day.

Also, that means one less commute per week so money saved on gas, food, drinks, etc.

I have seen articles about studies done as more companies were transitioning to this pre-2020 and the results were that worker performance increased with the switch which is probably why more companies are considering it now.

There's no commute issue since it's work from home. But still, I see big advantages. I will also have a day when I can schedule a doctor's or dentist's appointment. Right now with the M-F thing, I have to take a day off or a half day off to do an appointment like that. I have wondered if the 10-day work week can be frustrating. You would get off about 7 PM and then not have all that much time before it's bed time.

 

[terra]

Worked 4/10 for several years. Loved it. 3 day weekend every one except for holidays when you got a FOUR DAY WEEKEND.

Its really not all that much more time every day either. Now of course if its very physically demanding that might be a different story.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I might have the opportunity to switch from a 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day one. In other words, I currently work 8 hours a day five days a week to get my 40 hours. It would change to 10 hours a day, but just 4 days, the advantage being always having a three-day weekend.

Do you think that would be worth it? It would mean 10-hour days, an extra two hours per day, but then a longer weekend. Has anyone here done that? Did you like it or dislike it?

This is also work from home, so there's no issue of commute time.

I did it for about 6 months and loved it

 

[Aviano90]

I might have the opportunity to switch from a 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day one. In other words, I currently work 8 hours a day five days a week to get my 40 hours. It would change to 10 hours a day, but just 4 days, the advantage being always having a three-day weekend.

Do you think that would be worth it? It would mean 10-hour days, an extra two hours per day, but then a longer weekend. Has anyone here done that? Did you like it or dislike it?

This is also work from home, so there's no issue of commute time.

My perfect shift would be work Mon-Tue 10 hours, off Wednesday, work Thur-Friday 10 hours, off Sat, Sun.

The 3 day weekend sound enticing but when you go back to work it seems like it will be an eternity before the next one starts.

From a psychological standpoint, it is much easier going to work knowing that you only have to work today and tomorrow before being off again. You also get a day off in the middle of the week for any errands.

 

[Cowpolk]

I did it for about 1 year Liked it. My new job is much better though

 

[Runwildboys]

I might have the opportunity to switch from a 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day one. In other words, I currently work 8 hours a day five days a week to get my 40 hours. It would change to 10 hours a day, but just 4 days, the advantage being always having a three-day weekend.

Do you think that would be worth it? It would mean 10-hour days, an extra two hours per day, but then a longer weekend. Has anyone here done that? Did you like it or dislike it?

This is also work from home, so there's no issue of commute time.

I often work 10 - 12 hours, several times during a 5 day week. For me, I'd switch to 4 days, no question. I guess it depends on how bored you are at work, and how anxious you are to get home each day.

 

[Runwildboys]

My perfect shift would be work Mon-Tue 10 hours, off Wednesday, work Thur-Friday 10 hours, off Sat, Sun.

The 3 day weekend sound enticing but when you go back to work it seems like it will be an eternity before the next one starts.

From a psychological standpoint, it is much easier going to work knowing that you only have to work today and tomorrow before being off again. You also get a day off in the middle of the week for any errands.

I use all my vacation days for 3 or 4 day weekends. For me, having one day off in the middle of the week is just a tease, especially when nobody else has that same day, so there's not much fun to be had.

 

[Runwildboys]

As long as your job is not physically exhausting on your body, I would think it would be better for most people (though not all of course).

It is more than just a 3-day weekend though.

Just imagine how many things that are closed or very busy/crowded on the weekends that you will be able to deal with on that 5th day.

Also, that means one less commute per week so money saved on gas, food, drinks, etc.

I have seen articles about studies done as more companies were transitioning to this pre-2020 and the results were that worker performance increased with the switch which is probably why more companies are considering it now.

That said, everyone is different so you should really focus less on what everyone else thinks and more about how it will affect you specifically, good and bad.

I imagine there's quite a bit of time wasted at the start and finish of each work day. That fifth day is now 8 eight hours of uninterrupted work, spread out over 4 days.

 

[Tabascocat]

For the OP’s scenario, a four-day work week is a no-brainer

 

[big dog cowboy]

Do you think that would be worth it?

 

[HungryLion]

Do it!

 

[yimyammer]

I might have the opportunity to switch from a 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day one. In other words, I currently work 8 hours a day five days a week to get my 40 hours. It would change to 10 hours a day, but just 4 days, the advantage being always having a three-day weekend.

Do you think that would be worth it? It would mean 10-hour days, an extra two hours per day, but then a longer weekend. Has anyone here done that? Did you like it or dislike it?

This is also work from home, so there's no issue of commute time.

absolutely!

Especially if you have a decent commute where the traffic is bad at normal hours but they'll let you come in early to dodge traffic inbound and then when you leave, you'll dodge traffic going home too, the net effect could be negligible if you spent significantly less time in your car

If not, I'd still do it because I wouldn't be missing much M-Thurs working an extra 2 hours/day

 

[HungryLion]

I might have the opportunity to switch from a 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day one. In other words, I currently work 8 hours a day five days a week to get my 40 hours. It would change to 10 hours a day, but just 4 days, the advantage being always having a three-day weekend.

Do you think that would be worth it? It would mean 10-hour days, an extra two hours per day, but then a longer weekend. Has anyone here done that? Did you like it or dislike it?

This is also work from home, so there's no issue of commute time.

Running errands on a weekday is infinitely better than on a Saturday or Sunday.


Less traffic. Less crowds.

also, you get your errands done so Saturday and Sunday are just free open days for whatever you want to do.

 

[Bigdog]

If you do it I would pick Fridays off instead of Mondays as there are more Monday holidays than Fridays. Thats if you can picka day.

 

[Cowboys_22]

I worked it about 5 years. Loved it. One vacation day can turn into a 4 day weekend. Win win

 

[Creeper]

I might have the opportunity to switch from a 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day one. In other words, I currently work 8 hours a day five days a week to get my 40 hours. It would change to 10 hours a day, but just 4 days, the advantage being always having a three-day weekend.

Do you think that would be worth it? It would mean 10-hour days, an extra two hours per day, but then a longer weekend. Has anyone here done that? Did you like it or dislike it?

This is also work from home, so there's no issue of commute time.

I would have done that in a minute my employer offered it. But I was salaried and already working 10 hours days with a an hour commute each way. The extra day off would have been a godsend. The only stipulation is they could not bother me on my extra day off!

 

[jnday]

I might have the opportunity to switch from a 5-day 40-hour work week to a 4-day one. In other words, I currently work 8 hours a day five days a week to get my 40 hours. It would change to 10 hours a day, but just 4 days, the advantage being always having a three-day weekend.

Do you think that would be worth it? It would mean 10-hour days, an extra two hours per day, but then a longer weekend. Has anyone here done that? Did you like it or dislike it?

This is also work from home, so there's no issue of commute time.

I worked the four day, 40 hour schedule for years. I loved it.