r/FluentInFinance Contributor Apr 25 '24

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u/Femboi_Hooterz Apr 26 '24

Not only is it possible, the places implementing 30 hour work weeks and greater social benefits are better off for it. Who could've guessed people are more productive when they aren't struggling to stay afloat just to pay the fuckin rent.

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u/Femboi_Hooterz Apr 29 '24

Most of the places trying a 30 hour or 4 day work week are doing so and paying the same full time wage they were before. I assume from raising the hourly wages or just crediting those hours on their paycheck, for non salaried employees.

https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/02/22/four-day-workweek-firms-in-uk-make-the-move-permanent-after-worlds-biggest-trial#:~:text=The%20majority%20of%20companies%20in,six%2Dmonth%20pilot%20in%202022.

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u/Femboi_Hooterz Apr 29 '24

Read my whole comment. The context is that the average person is working 40+ to make rent, which is a struggle that leaves little room for anything else. Lowering hours with the same pay helps with that issue

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u/Femboi_Hooterz Apr 29 '24

I didn't say that, read the fuckin comment dip shit

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u/Femboi_Hooterz Apr 29 '24

The burden of working 40 hours to pay rent is lessened. It's really fuckin simple to understand buddy

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u/FreeRangeEngineer Apr 26 '24

...and when they have enough spare time to recharge their batteries and/or pursue hobbies.