Comment on Do 9-5 jobs still exist in the U.S.?
applepie@kbin.social 4 weeks ago
My current company is going to soon start expecting us to be in 7-5.
Before I start spazzing dignity and self respect.
Can you provide more context on how this was presented to you. Also your career stage? Junior?
As mid level, they can't really try too much of this or I will just reduce my productivity to bare minimum and change jobs. I dont negotiate with terrorists ;)
GingeyBook@lemm.ee 4 weeks ago
Newish into the workforce, junior role
My current schedule allows me to work when I want, so long as I work 40 hours over the course of the week. I’ve settled into an 8-4 schedule and work while I eat.
We are now switching to a condensed work schedule where every other Friday will be off.
As a result we are expected to work 9 hour days (reasonable) but also required to take a 1 hour lunch away from our desk.
Anyolduser@lemmynsfw.com 4 weeks ago
Yeah, two four day weeks a month was some pretty big context to leave out.
subtext@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
9/80s are the SHIT. I’m so sad my current workplace doesn’t allow them. Previous companies where we had it made it something to look forward to every other week.
ExcursionInversion@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
That sounds pretty dope honestly
variants@possumpat.io 4 weeks ago
That sounds similar to my work, as long as you work 40 hours a week they don’t really care when you come in, I usually try to be in the office by 6 so I can leave at 2:30
NewWorldOverHere@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Do you prefer the shorter day and eating at your desk, or the longer day with the lunch break?
tamal3@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
I’m interviewing for a job that has a similar set-up: 8:30 - 5:30 with a required 1 hr lunch break. Any idea why that lunch is required?
The hours are a red flag to me, but I’ve been a teacher for the last 6 years so I’m not sure exactly what I’m getting into. I have a 2nd interview coming up, but I can’t get a read on whether they’re trying to make sure I’m taking the job seriously, or if I’m headed into an abusive work situation. Any ideas?
IamtheMorgz@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Will the other Friday be shorter, too? Because otherwise they’re getting an extra hour out of you every other week.
I do this at my job (my choice). I do 7 to 4:30 with a half hour for lunch. I don’t actually take the lunch when I’m in the office since there’s no place other than my desk to be, and thankfully my supervisor is fine with me just leaving at 4. When I’m at home I try to actually be away from my office for that time.
I do like 3 day weekends and when I’m WFH I don’t even notice the 9 hour days. Idk if I’d do it for a job I had to be in the office every day for, but hopefully it will work for you.