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What would a 3 hour work day be like? (midwest.social)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by MNByChoice@midwest.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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It often feels like there are only 3 productive hours in typical American white collar work day.

What if we just cut out the rest?

Edit: Some great responses. So responses must have also been said about the 5 day and 40 hour work weeks.

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[–] Nemo@midwest.social 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)

As a non-white-collar worker, I always find conversations like this very alienating. The idea of being on the clock while not working is bizarre to me.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 20 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That's why a lot of roles like this are salaried. My productivity can't be measured by how fast I turn a crank.

[–] sunzu@kbin.run 6 points 3 months ago

Yeah at that point in the career, the comp is for being available during business hours and moving work in professional, reliable and competent manner. Nobody is checking unless somebody is complaining.

People could add tasks but there is no pay incentive so why bother. That's just give out labour for free lol

Dont be a bootlicker. Get paid!

[–] hglman@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago

Why would you be on the clock? You work 3 hours and that pays enough money.