Four day working

[chris85mcfc]

What do we think?

I couldn't see a thread about this, and was certainly not hoping for it to turn into a political discussion; but what are peoples thoughts on this...

Business owners, would it work for you and your employers?

Employees, what do you think about squeezing 5 days work into 4?

Personally, I could manage this in my role with very little issue, assuming my employer was happy to offer it.

 

[crooky]

To clarify is this about doing 4 x 9.5 hour days or 4 x 8 hour days?

I've seen a lot of confusion about this. I've thought it meant 4 x 8 hour days but a lot of people seem to think it means 4 x 9.5 hour days aka the same hours but structured differently to the usual 8 hour, 5 day a week standard.

 

[Giovinco]

They do it in some states in the UAE. Seems to be more productive but longer working days through Monday to Thursday.

 

[mosssideblue]

To clarify is this about doing 4 x 9.5 hour days or 4 x 8 hour days?

I've seen a lot of confusion about this. I've thought it meant 4 x 8 hour days but a lot of people seem to think it means 4 x 9.5 hour days aka the same hours but structured differently to the usual 8 hour, 5 day a week standard.

It means doing your weekly contracted hrs in 4 days instead of five.

 

[mosssideblue]

BAE here in Barrow have been doing this for years. In fact they promote it for vacancies

 

[chris85mcfc]

To clarify is this about doing 4 x 9.5 hour days or 4 x 8 hour days?

I've seen a lot of confusion about this. I've thought it meant 4 x 8 hour days but a lot of people seem to think it means 4 x 9.5 hour days aka the same hours but structured differently to the usual 8 hour, 5 day a week standard.

Yes, as mentioned above, it would be your contracted hours over 4 days instead of 5.

Personally, can't think of any cons, but I appreciate there are many people out there that may be opposed to the idea, so I'm keen to hear people's opinions.

I'd imagine it would be tricky in jobs like the building trade, as you'd struggle to do work past 4pm on a dark winter night!

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Three 12 hour shifts could get a nod of approval.

 

[Mr Kobayashi]

Don't see the point from my point of view, unless it's less hours.

If it's condensed hours you just end up more tired and then have to use some of the extra day to recover.

 

[crooky]

It means doing your weekly contracted hrs in 4 days instead of five.

Not interested then. We were offered it where I work and we all decided to stick to the usual 5 day method.

I'd have missed all the nice evenings this week for example doing longer hours. And if you're having a slow/bad day it just makes things worse having to endure that extra time.

 

[Jam Tomorrow]

I do 4 x 8 instead of 5 x 7.5. Friday is usually my none working day.
Took a bit of getting used to but it suits me. It also means a little less money but ide rather have the time.