what happened to the actual 8 hour work day? I remember when work days used to be 8 hours a day, with a lunch included in that. usually Monday to Friday. Now it’s become a 8-4:30, 8:30-5 - 8.5 hours a day standard at most jobs, days offs drop Monday or a Wednesday and it really sucks. Less and less time for our own live
Before, I was up at 5:00 AM just to deal with the commute and wouldn’t get back home until around 6:00 PM, completely drained.
Now I just log in around 7:00 AM and wrap up by 4:30 PM. That alone means I get a couple extra hours of sleep, which makes a huge difference. I’m also able to help get the kids ready in the morning and be around when they get back, which I never had before.
Work-wise, nothing’s gone downhill, if anything it’s improved since I even got promoted. Social life didn’t disappear either, I actually talk more with neighbors now since I’m around more.
I’m also driving way less, which feels good, and funny enough I eat better too since I’m not rushing through mornings. Even the pets are happier, they get more attention during the day instead of being stuck waiting around.
Overall it just feels like everything runs smoother, work, home, health, all of it.