MooseBreath Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 Would like the option. I reckon I'd have wednesday off every week. Imagine only ever being two days away from a day off. I do think it would increase my productivity but probably only temporarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charl91 Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 Yes, I think it would be a brilliant idea. To be honest, I'd happily take a cut in wages for a 4 day week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samilktray Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 I'd be happy to get a 2 day weekend. Can only dream of a 3 day weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Year Of The Fox Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 Horrible idea. I'm not sure how firms like mine would cope particularly when we're so busy there aren't enough hours in a 5 day week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charl91 Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 Horrible idea. I'm not sure how firms like mine would cope particularly when we're so busy there aren't enough hours in a 5 day week Employ more people? Or are you short in skilled labour in that area (genuine question - I don't know where you work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 Employ more people? Or are you short in skilled labour in that area (genuine question - I don't know where you work). I think he's a sparky. It's not neccesserily a question of are you short in skilled labour in that area, what about small companies that can only afford to employ 2 or 3 (If that) people? It's not as simple as throwing money at it and employing more people in some cases. I'm sure small companies would love to employ more people but they just can't. Which I hazard may be the case with him, not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 I think he's a sparky. It's not neccesserily a question of are you short in skilled labour in that area, what about small companies that can only afford to employ 2 or 3 (If that) people? It's not as simple as throwing money at it and employing more people in some cases. I'm sure small companies would love to employ more people but they just can't. Which I hazard may be the case with him, not sure though. He's a plumber, my step dad has his own small business and a 4 day week would cripple his business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Year Of The Fox Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 Employ more people? Or are you short in skilled labour in that area (genuine question - I don't know where you work). There are too many plumbers around Coalville. But our firm doesn't like employing people (to then have to possibly lay them off in the future etc) There are 15 on our firm at the moment which requires them to find a phenomenal amount of work I wouldn't want more people on the firm sharing out less work. That means your wage takes a hit. Ledss money, plus an extra day off work spending said less money is a recipie for disaster in my book. I can and have worked around 70 hours a week some weeks since January. I'm earning decent money for my age when that happens. Why would I want someone else to take a slice? I think he's a sparky. It's not neccesserily a question of are you short in skilled labour in that area, what about small companies that can only afford to employ 2 or 3 (If that) people? It's not as simple as throwing money at it and employing more people in some cases. I'm sure small companies would love to employ more people but they just can't. Which I hazard may be the case with him, not sure though. I can just about change a fuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 There are too many plumbers around Coalville. But our firm doesn't like employing people (to then have to possibly lay them off in the future etc) There are 15 on our firm at the moment which requires them to find a phenomenal amount of work I wouldn't want more people on the firm sharing out less work. That means your wage takes a hit. Ledss money, plus an extra day off work spending said less money is a recipie for disaster in my book. I can and have worked around 70 hours a week some weeks since January. I'm earning decent money for my age when that happens. Why would I want someone else to take a slice? I can just about change a fuse I knew you were in a trade, Bert's a sparky isn't he? Think that's what I was thinking. (Or have I got that wrong too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broughtonblue Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 Could manage on a three day week, if only my employers would let me!! They make me do five!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Year Of The Fox Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 I knew you were in a trade, Bert's a sparky isn't he? Think that's what I was thinking. (Or have I got that wrong too ) He's a sparky yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisNedry Posted 18 April 2014 Share Posted 18 April 2014 There are too many plumbers around Coalville. But our firm doesn't like employing people (to then have to possibly lay them off in the future etc) There are 15 on our firm at the moment which requires them to find a phenomenal amount of work I wouldn't want more people on the firm sharing out less work. That means your wage takes a hit. Ledss money, plus an extra day off work spending said less money is a recipie for disaster in my book. I can and have worked around 70 hours a week some weeks since January. I'm earning decent money for my age when that happens. Why would I want someone else to take a slice? I can just about change a fuse If you have been doing that amount of hours then I take my hat off to you mate. I know personally that I couldn't cope with that regardless of the money being offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 19 April 2014 Share Posted 19 April 2014 Would like the option. I reckon I'd have wednesday off every week. Imagine only ever being two days away from a day off. I do think it would increase my productivity but probably only temporarily. Exactly what my Mum does and says she has Wednesday off for the exact reason. I have Friday off but that's only a temporary thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicestercityfan92 Posted 19 April 2014 Share Posted 19 April 2014 yeah man we should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc"weasel" Posted 19 April 2014 Share Posted 19 April 2014 Two days off in a row would be nice in my job for a start, never mind actually being paid more for bank holidays and/or weekends. Everyone I served at work today couldn't believe we didn't get extra pay on bank holidays, when it was spoke about, by them, not myself. Regularly do over the new maximum allowed hours that's just been enforced in my workplace, at least it pays the bills, kind of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Year Of The Fox Posted 19 April 2014 Share Posted 19 April 2014 If you have been doing that amount of hours then I take my hat off to you mate. I know personally that I couldn't cope with that regardless of the money being offered. It nearly finished the both of us off but I needed the money and the jobs had to be done- no others on our firm will travel/work away from home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 19 April 2014 Share Posted 19 April 2014 If were talking about a typical 5 day week company there's no way they would want their investment, offices and equipment lying idle for an extra day. Of course they could employ more people to fill the gap by introducing shift. /flexible work hours but that would also mean employing more supervisory staff. Their employment costs would rise dramatically so the only way it could possible work is if employee costs, pensions, ni contributions etc were slashed to compensate. This could be paid for by there being more people employed and paying taxes although I'm not convinced there's enough unemployed with the right skills or abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseBreath Posted 19 April 2014 Share Posted 19 April 2014 If were talking about a typical 5 day week company there's no way they would want their investment, offices and equipment lying idle for an extra day. Of course they could employ more people to fill the gap by introducing shift. /flexible work hours but that would also mean employing more supervisory staff. Their employment costs would rise dramatically so the only way it could possible work is if employee costs, pensions, ni contributions etc were slashed to compensate. This could be paid for by there being more people employed and paying taxes although I'm not convinced there's enough unemployed with the right skills or abilities. I think the idea is that employees work the same amount of hours but in less days. Eg 4x10 hour shifts rather than 5x8. So in theory productivity wouldn't be affected from a time point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleolly Posted 19 April 2014 Share Posted 19 April 2014 I already do a 4 and a 1/2 day week and Fridays are pretty non productive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 19 April 2014 Share Posted 19 April 2014 I think the idea is that employees work the same amount of hours but in less days. Eg 4x10 hour shifts rather than 5x8. So in theory productivity wouldn't be affected from a time point of view. Yes I understand that but that still means they'll be premises and possible expensive equipment lying idle for a day and from my experience I can't see management looking at that without thinking we need to utilise it as we can then get a better return from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny. Posted 24 April 2014 Share Posted 24 April 2014 It wouldn't be anymore idle over the week than before? With a 5 day week of 8 hours a day, it lies idle for 16 hours a day for 5 days, and 24 hours a day for 2 days = 128 With a 4 day week of 10 hours a day, it lies idle for 14 hours a day for 4 days, and 24 hours a day for 3 days = 128 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndWhat? Posted 24 April 2014 Share Posted 24 April 2014 Went from a job working 60 hours a week over 7 days, sometimes only having 1 day off to working Monday to Friday 9-5. The day I walked out on my job I was down to work 67 hours over 6 days. I walked out 6 hours into a 13 hour shift on the Monday Get paid less money but am so much happier than I was. Wasn't worth the extra money. I would ****ing kill to work 4 days a week though! But only for the same money as 5..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 24 April 2014 Share Posted 24 April 2014 I've never been in that position but I don't intend to be. I know some people do it but the thought of a 60 hour week, even for the extra money, just doesn't appeal to me in the slightest. It would be seriously depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny. Posted 24 April 2014 Share Posted 24 April 2014 I've been doing about 60-70 hrs a week for about 2-3 months now, it is beyond shit. Just no life at all, I feel like I live at work! 9-5 job does make sense, especially if you can switch off in the evenings and weekends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 24 April 2014 Share Posted 24 April 2014 What would happen with salaries? I work a full week and get paid accordingly. I wouldn't want to have to drop my hours and earn less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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