Just took a 20% pay cut for a 4-day work week

Dec 30·1 min read

Pulled the trigger last month and honestly? Best decision I've made since my kids were born. Working Mon-Thu, and Fridays are just for me and the girls (ages 5 and 7). I pick them up from school, we grab ice cream, do homework together without rushing. The money thing stung at first but we adjusted the budget and I'm sleeping better than I have in years. My wife says I'm actually present now instead of just physically there. Anyone else done something similar?

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CCole B.RegularDec 30

This is what I'm trying to work toward. How did you pitch it to your employer? Did they push back or was it pretty smooth?

BBrandonRegularDec 31

How old are your kids? I keep wondering if this works better when they're in school or if younger kids are better.

NNoah B.RegularDec 31

This post just made me realize I haven't heard my boss say no to anything I asked for in the last six months. Maybe it's time to ask.

AAndy T.RegularJan 2

The fact that you're this positive about it a month in makes me think you made the right call. Most people I know who tried this ended up working those extra hours on the fifth day anyway.

MMike R.New DadDec 31

Have you noticed a difference in how you show up for them on that extra day or does it just blur together with the weekends?

TTerry O.RegularJan 2

Congrats man. Real talk though - did the 20% cut actually hurt or was it one of those situations where you weren't using that extra day's pay anyway?