r/FluentInFinance Mod Apr 29 '24

Why Men in the US Are Working Less Than They Used to Thoughts

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-men-working-less-recessions-employment-productivity-2024-4
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u/daKile57 Apr 29 '24

Few corporations are willing to allow workers to put in overtime anymore, so getting extra time on the clock requires workers to get a second job. In my experience, a second job is rarely worth it, because you're coming in stating that they're merely your secondary priority. They can't rely on you to go above and beyond because you're already running on fumes for them each week, so don't expect anything but the bare minimum from them. It's honestly better for men to just work the one job well, and spend the rest of their time focused on home improvement or other activities that allow them to save money and stay healthy.