The length of working week does not reflect mordern lifestyle needs. It should be substantially reduced to give people more leisure time and time with their families. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In recent years, unfortunately, the
work
-life balance is totally disproportionate; people
work
too much and spend little time
with their families. Therefore
, is gaining ground in the idea to reduce the number
of working days
in order to give people
more spare time
to stay with their beloveds. I am a strong advocate of this
solution, and in this
essay, I will explain its benefits.
It is not important how much you work
, but how well you work
. Indeed, companies do not need people
who work
hours every day for 5 or 6 days
a week, if the job is carried out poorly. It is better, instead
, to reduce the number
of working days
in order to increase productivity. The Netherlands, for instance
, has reduced this
number
from 5 to 4 per week. The outcome has been surprisingly better than the forecasts: people
have worked extremely better during these four days
, and have had enough free time
for their families.
Moreover
, modern society is too frenetic. The rhythms of everyday life have reached levels which are not healthy for anyone. In fact, new disorders are spreading around, such
as amnesia, insomnia, anxiety, and stress. For example
, my mother, who is a doctor, is experiencing an impressive number
of people
with this
kind of disorder, who are devastated by the modern rhythms of society. To solve this
issue, there should be a balance between work
and leisure time
, in which people
can take care of themselves.
In conclusion, work
is fundamental for a person's financial freedom. However
, working too much is causing huge problems, both relational and healthy-related. Therefore
, hopefully in the future, more governments will follow the Netherlands, reducing the number
of working days
by enforcing new laws.Submitted by alessandroultrana on
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