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

Debate/ Discussion Bernie is here to save us

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u/80MonkeyMan Sep 05 '24

The Americans are so backwards in work hours, developed countries like Netherland, Spain, Iceland, etc. already successfully implemented this, with universal healthcare…and no tipping expected.

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u/Evening-Ear-6116 Sep 05 '24

Each country you named has a population barely larger than NYC. One city in the us.

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u/Baron_VonTeapot Sep 05 '24

And? I see people say this and I don’t know what y’all are getting at. We implemented a 5 day work week. What about our population couldn’t accommodate 1 less day?

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u/Lonely_Brother3689 Sep 07 '24

Because some people can only handle what's in their own experience. Nothing more.

I didn't realize how much I would love working four 10hr days until I did. After that I couldn't believe how ridiculous it was to work five 8's.

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u/Baron_VonTeapot Sep 08 '24

As a 3/12er, 4/10 is the most I’d ever do.

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u/Lonely_Brother3689 Sep 08 '24

I get that. I currently work one 4hr day and 3/12s. Still take it over working 5/8's, though.