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Save gas - try a 4 day work week

by Noel on August 16th, 2006

I noticed one nice comment in creativefrugality. Linda, a government worker was able to arrange a 4 day work week.

By cutting my workweek down to 4 days a week instead of the usual 5, I am surprised at the amount of gas I save. I do recognize the BLESSING! As a matter of fact I began working at an animal shelter in my neighborhood on those Fridays that I am off and I love it!

I also watch my speed. Unfortunately with the temperament of most drivers, slowing down can be dangerous too!”

~ Linda

Not a bad idea if you ask me.

I used to work for a large multinational bank and I handle Datacenter operations. I have 4 people under me that covers 3 shifts 24 x 7. What my staff sometimes do is that on certain occations, one staff can do double shift and he earns a day off. So he worked 4 days one of which is double shift, and on the 5th day (his day off), another person will cover 2 shifts, so the next week, this second person works only 4 days, and so on.
They were able to save on gas, parking fee, and the cost of their lunch.

It doesn’t have to be a doubleshift, you could probably put in an additional 2 hours a day to earn a day off. Ask your boss but before you do, find out why a 4 day work week be beneficial for him or your company? What good would it do for them? If you can provide a suitable reason, then you have a big chance of getting a 4 day work week.

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