Current Events > Why do you prefer 4 10-hour days than 5 8-hour days?

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I get exhausted by the 8 or 8.5 hour mark, I can't imagine doing another 1 or 1.5 hours after that.
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My job is easy as fuck and I'd rather just get the 40 hours over with in 4 days rather than 5
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Because three day weekends make up for that extra bit of exhaustion and then some.
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9/80 Master Race

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Sonic23004 posted...

Because three day weekends make up for that extra bit of exhaustion and then some.

Pretty much this. My job isn't very difficult most of the time, and 10 hour days is something I just happen to do sometimes any way.
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Sonic23004 posted...

Because three day weekends make up for that extra bit of exhaustion and then some.

This. It would be great if I was off on Friday or Monday.
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I do 9/80,

First week is 4 days of 9 hours, Friday off
Second week is 4 days of 9 hours and 8 hours on Friday.

So a 3 day weekend every other week. But I agree, going more than 9 hours is difficult. The 9 is difficult as is already
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PoopPotato posted...

My job is easy as fuck and I'd rather just get the 40 hours over with in 4 days rather than 5

This, though I'd rather take my day off on Wednesday to split the week up
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5 days 8 hours.

10 hour days would make family life really hard and I can work from home whenever I want anyway

9/80 sucks because 99% of the time you've got shit to do on that "off friday" and you never actually get off, especially if you work on projects that collaborate with others outside your organization. The only people who actually get the day off are HR (who pioneer the idea) because they'd rather the whole place burn down than actually alter their schedules to support the business.
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s0nicfan posted...

9/80 sucks because 99% of the time you've got shit to do on that "off friday" and you never actually get off, especially if you work on projects that collaborate with others outside your organization. The only people who actually get the day off are HR (who pioneer the idea) because they'd rather the whole place burn down than actually alter their schedules to support the business.

Luckily the outside organization I work with have the same 9/80 schedule we have, but I understand what you mean.

And ya, working the off Friday can be shit but I try my best to not have to
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Depends on when the actual shift is and what days. Also when the days off are.
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emblem boy posted...

s0nicfan posted...

9/80 sucks because 99% of the time you've got shit to do on that "off friday" and you never actually get off, especially if you work on projects that collaborate with others outside your organization. The only people who actually get the day off are HR (who pioneer the idea) because they'd rather the whole place burn down than actually alter their schedules to support the business.

Luckily the outside organization I work with have the same 9/80 schedule we have, but I understand what you mean.

And ya, working the off Friday can be shit but I try my best to not have to

The other problem is it forces you into a situation where you can't avoid rush hour. Before we went 9/80 I was able to get in a bit late and leave a bit late, dodging rush hour entirely on both ends. Now, I either get in a bit late and end up staying way too late, or I drive in during rush hour to avoid the evening commute, or I get in early and get stuck in evening rush out. It basically doubles my commute time.
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If you're salary, 4 tens is the way to go. Doesn't benefit hourly as much, as it reduces the amount of overtime pay you could get. Anyway, both do give 3 day weekends.
As doom said also, save money on gas too.
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Vol2tex posted...

I get exhausted by the 8 or 8.5 hour mark, I can't imagine doing another 1 or 1.5 hours after that.

What kind of job do you have? Get more sleep and consistently sleep and wake up at the same time. Also, drink coffee too at work when you feel tired.
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hmmm I would be all over 4 days for 10 hours if I could
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I'd do it for the extra day off since the job is cake.
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8 hours vs 10 hours is basically no difference to me, but the extra day off is huge
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Arcanine2009 posted...

Vol2tex posted...

I get exhausted by the 8 or 8.5 hour mark, I can't imagine doing another 1 or 1.5 hours after that.

What kind of job do you have? Get more sleep and consistently sleep and wake up at the same time. Also, drink coffee too at work when you feel tired.

Multiple jobs at an art gallery. My commute is 1.5 hours so I barely have free time in the evening, getting more sleep would cut that down even more.
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I do 4 10s. Monday is my day off and Friday I work at home. Yes, being exhausted Tuesday-Thursday sucks, but the extra time off make it worth it in my eyes.
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I used to work 4 10 hour days at my old job in the hospital before I got promoted to my current position. Once you just get used to the need for more caffeine in a given day, I'd unquestionably say that 4x10 > 5x8. I'd gladly go back to that if I didn't need to do at least some facetime almost every work day with suppliers and board members.
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8 hours preferred, customer service jobs are tiresome. Can't say the job is hard, if you can deal with people back to back that dont even know what a keyboard is, then its easy as heck
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Sonic23004 posted...

Because three day weekends make up for that extra bit of exhaustion and then some.

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Muffinz0rz posted...

PoopPotato posted...

My job is easy as fuck and I'd rather just get the 40 hours over with in 4 days rather than 5

This, though I'd rather take my day off on Wednesday to split the week up

Yeah, I don't have the option but I'd be a little torn on where to take it... 3 day weekend or break midweek... but I think a break midweek would be the best. Would be cool if they'd let you flex it if you wanted to go out of town for a long weekend or something, though.
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I did enjoy having a day off during the week while in college, so I would be interested in seeing what a Wednesday off during the week is like while working.
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Been doing it for 2 years now it's great. Enough days off to do a 9 to 5 part time job for 3 days.
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My old job had the 4-10s option.

My new job won't do it because they would have no one come in on Friday.

Some will, but each person would be doing 3 tasks and production would be slack and pointless.

So we do 4-9s and a 4.

Still doesn't matter.

I still can make 40 to 50 hours a week.
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PrettyBoyFloyd posted...

My old job had the 4-10s option.

My new job won't do it because they would have no one come in on Friday.

Some will, but each person would be doing 3 tasks and production would be slack and pointless.

So we do 4-9s and a 4.

Still doesn't matter.

I still can make 40 to 50 hours a week.

Sounds good
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PoopPotato posted...

My job is easy as fuck and I'd rather just get the 40 hours over with in 4 days rather than 5

Sonic23004 posted...

Because three day weekends make up for that extra bit of exhaustion and then some.

Says it all for me, really.
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I don't. I imagine the people who want this don't do anything but watch TV and eat donuts after work. Try having hobbies/activities and doing those after working 10 hours a day 4 days in a row.
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REMercsChamp posted...

I don't. I imagine the people who want this don't do anything but watch TV and eat donuts after work. Try having hobbies/activities and doing those after working 10 hours a day 4 days in a row.

Its actually a lot easier to get hobbies in doing 4 day shifts. Nice projection there though.
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^ I don't like your opinion on a hypothetical scenario that doesn't involve me.
Hey, I know how to deal with this - i'll throw out some spineless insults!

Edit: DAMMIT, apoc!
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apocalyptic_4 posted...

REMercsChamp posted...

I don't. I imagine the people who want this don't do anything but watch TV and eat donuts after work. Try having hobbies/activities and doing those after working 10 hours a day 4 days in a row.

Its actually a lot easier to get hobbies in doing 4 day shifts. Nice projection there though.

People wanting 10 hour shifts = they don't do anything after work that day other than eat donuts and watch TV.
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it really depends on the job, but more times than not, 5/8
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To get the shit over quickly and enjoy a three day weekend. What's two more hours?
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Give me 4/15 or 5/12 hour days instead so I get extra money. Preferably the 4/15.
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because my commute to work took long time.
Would be more efficient by using 4 10 system

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