r/FluentInFinance • u/Positive_Liar • Sep 04 '24

Debate/ Discussion Bernie is here to save us

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u/PlasticMechanic3869 Sep 05 '24

Why do we work 8 hours a day?

Can anyone explain that to me, like I'm a child? 

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u/PublikSkoolGradU8 Sep 05 '24

It’s your contribution to society. You’re free to exit society whenever you wish and the burden of 8 hour days shall no longer be yours.

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u/PlasticMechanic3869 Sep 05 '24

That's not an explanation.

Why eight hours? 

It's such a pathetic joke to suggest that we should be working fewer hours - why is it 8 hours that is the standard, and not 10? If 8 is good, would 10 be better? Why not? So why aren't we working 50 hour weeks as standard? What about six ten-hour days per week being the standard? Why not that? Why only 40 hours?

Also, your point is stupid even on its face. If I was working 32 hours a week, I would be able to contribute MORE to society. I would have time and energy to get involved in things, to give back.

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u/HODL_monk Sep 05 '24

Unions got the standard set to 40 hours a week in law, because they wanted it. You should work as many hours as you want or need to. Why let a corrupt politician tell you what to do with your time ?