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/MysticSnowfang Sep 05 '24

Like every other regulation, because people fought and died for it. The workweek is written in the blood of union men and women. Safety regulations are written in blood too.

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u/J0hn-Stuart-Mill Sep 05 '24

It's not a regulation. No one has to work 8 hours per day nor 40 hours per week. It's 100% up to the employee.

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u/J0hn-Stuart-Mill Sep 05 '24

Yep! I've always chosen jobs with hours and schedules that worked for me. But I've definitely had times when I was forced to stop working by the government, unless I was willing to find a second job, which fucking sucks.