Sunday, June 8, 2008

4 day work week in the US

As many have read in the Sunday Times, The US may move into a 4 day work week/ 4 day school week to save fuel costs. Looking at the figures, wow that's a lot... although to make up working hours will be extended and school hours maybe a little longer, but then again. its better the have another off day right?

Now, why aren't we implementing this here? Is it because we don't have natural resources? 5 day work week for so many workers here but still some people don't have it. Like me, i work 6 days a week. why can't this be lessened? This 6 day work week leads to over exhaustion and lethargy... taking care of other people too is not an easy job.

Besides, most of us, stay back after our working hours to finish up our work, which in turn takes more that 8 hours a day (including 1 hour break). So i really hope, Singapore can look into this and help those who aren't working 5 days a week. Even if the 4 day work week can't seem possible..

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