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re: is it time to reduce the workday and work week in the US?
Posted on 3/20/18 at 9:23 am to magildachunks
Posted on 3/20/18 at 9:23 am to magildachunks
Yes, I think the U.S. has an archaic system when it comes to what is considered normal work hours.
Go to countries in Europe and people are usually amazed at how many hours the average American puts in at the office.
Also, I like that the norm in many European countries is to have a couple beers at lunch, whereas many American employers would frown upon this.
Go to countries in Europe and people are usually amazed at how many hours the average American puts in at the office.
Also, I like that the norm in many European countries is to have a couple beers at lunch, whereas many American employers would frown upon this.
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Posted on 3/20/18 at 9:44 am to AbitaFan08
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Also, I like that the norm in many European countries is to have a couple beers at lunch, whereas many American employers would frown upon this.
Yeah, the machine operators in our warehouse are the poster children for temperance and moderation. They wouldn't get loaded at ALL if they were told it was fine to have a drink over lunch...
For the record, I do think that the "standard" work week for most workers in the US is pretty damn grueling, but I'm not sure how to fix it. Monday through Friday, I usually spend about 55-60 hours at the office and I'm usually in on Saturday and/or Sunday about every other weekend to get work done without anyone to bother me. Not going to lie, it really sucks sometimes but otherwise I'm not sure how I'd get all my work done. I guess I could save 5 hours per week not posting on TD...
This post was edited on 3/20/18 at 9:49 am
Posted on 3/20/18 at 9:55 am to AbitaFan08
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Yes, I think the U.S. has an archaic system when it comes to what is considered normal work hours.
Go to countries in Europe and people are usually amazed at how many hours the average American puts in at the office.
Also, I like that the norm in many European countries is to have a couple beers at lunch, whereas many American employers would frown upon this.
European countries also generally highly, highly discourage people from dicking around on Facebook or VikingDroppings during the workday as well. Americans "work" more hours, but I would be almost certain that productivity per hour is lower. We tend to blend work and personal life in a way that is weird to them. No more running to the doctor or picking up the kids during work hours.
Posted on 3/20/18 at 10:03 am to AbitaFan08
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Yes, I think the U.S. has an archaic system when it comes to what is considered normal work hours.
Go to countries in Europe and people are usually amazed at how many hours the average American puts in at the office.
Counterpoint:
America is innovative, produces far more, and influences the world far more
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:33 am to AbitaFan08
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Go to countries in Europe and people are usually amazed at how many hours the average American puts in at the office.
Shocking that America is the most prosperous country when compared to Europe. Wonder why, right?
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