UBI in the 2010s, 4 10s in the late 2000s. These things never stick. 5 8s is a great compromise between employers and employees. Every time someone tries something different they decide they don't like it, either the employer or the employee.
My employer hired me for 4 tens. I felt like a zombie during the week. I'd much rather have a few extra hours every day than a Friday to myself, especially since I need to go into the office on Friday's occasional anyways. I moved back to 5 8s.
The problem is that so many people being paid for 5x8 are actually working 5x9 or 5x10.
At least for myself, I was raised with the notion that working harder would be recognised and eventually rewarded. That has not turned out to be the case, so I am seeking a rebalance.
The argument against is, 5 day work week only started ~100 years ago. Growing up, I thought, as humanity we would automate as much as we can, and lower the work week as well. Didn’t think people will consider that as “failure or laziness”.
The problem is, you can’t let the competitive market to make it happen, as your competition will eat you. The best thing you get is talent retention. But not the shareholder value or the products that you might be manufacturing.
My employer hired me for 4 tens. I felt like a zombie during the week. I'd much rather have a few extra hours every day than a Friday to myself, especially since I need to go into the office on Friday's occasional anyways. I moved back to 5 8s.