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Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labor. Therefore, working hours should be reduced. To what extent do you agree?

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These days, in many countries, the need for man
labor
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
labour
 has been
shorted
arranged according to size
sorted
as a result
 of achievements in technology and automation. Many people think that because of
this
, it is necessary to reduce working
time
. I agree with
this
 statement and why I will explain below. To outline the disadvantages of modern technology and automation show that if working hours are short,
this
 can affect the wages of workers.
Also
,
accordingly
,
labor
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
labour
 will decline under the gaze of people.
In addition
, prices will rise day by day, and
this
 negatively affects people's lifestyle.
As a result
, problems with high prices and shortcomings arise between the people.
On the other hand
,
although
 there are some minuses of reducing
labor
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
labour
 hours, but
this
also
 has several advantages.
Firstly
, thanks to technology
this
 will
beneficial
Suggestion
benefit
 for people, because they will have more leisure
time
 for doing other activities
such
 as sport and improve their health condition, as well as they will be much more
time
 surrounded by family and friends.
Additionally
, shorter working hours can give employees more conveniences and
this
 allows them to travel and relax.
Finally
,
this
 is the best way to combat with stress,
therefore
 if people work 6-7 hours a day they can pay attention
to
Suggestion
for
 themselves and be away from unpleasant cases. To sum up, Despite the fact that
this
 decision will lead to negative consequences,
government
Suggestion
the government
have
Suggestion
has
 to still reduce the working
time
 of people
as a result
 of the growth of automation. In my opinion, the government should look after and solve
this
 problem for the convenience of people in their lives.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • technological advancements
  • automation
  • efficiency
  • productivity
  • manual tasks
  • obsolete
  • labor surplus
  • work-life balance
  • mental health
  • well-being
  • economic challenges
  • reduced income
  • economic downturns
  • technological unemployment
  • re-skilling
  • displaced workers
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