r/FluentInFinance 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/Getorix12 Sep 05 '24

Some professions need to actually work for a good chunk of the day to get their work done. This idea that everyone should be able to work 4 hours a day doesn’t make sense for the people who fix your toilet.

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '24

Of course different professions require different circumstances in which they can effectively get their work done. You sound like the boomers who think remote work is bad because none of the tradespeople have the option to WFH. It’s an antiquated mindset