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[deleted] t1_jclosp5 wrote

We are going to get paid for 40 though, right? It's kinda why most people work over 40, for the money. Not just for fun.

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DeliciousBeanWater t1_jcm8l0r wrote

At my job, i have a 3-day, 32-hour work week. The way they do it is one 8-hr shift, and 2-12hr shifts. We get paid flat rate for the 8 hr shift and time and a half for the 2-12s. So effectively we work 32hrs and get paid for 45.

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[deleted] t1_jcm94df wrote

That sounds ok

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Roxmysox68 t1_jcmbfzw wrote

Sounds like an awesome ass deal to me lol id be down with that

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DeliciousBeanWater t1_jcmcsr1 wrote

The catch is i work overnight and only on friday, sat, and sun.

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Roxmysox68 t1_jcmkfry wrote

Yeah im going with nevermind on that as well, there is a specific kind of person that is built for nightshift and it sure as fuck aint me lol

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cyvaquero t1_jcsyet8 wrote

Yeah, nope. I did something similar as one of the shifts at a manufacturing plant. I called it the hell shift - two day time 8s and then two overnight weekend 12s. The ‘benefit’ was three days off but the fact was that your sleep rhythm was screwed for the six weeks you were on that shift, by then end you didn’t know if you were coming or going.

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DeliciousBeanWater t1_jct5v9h wrote

Mine is permanant, no OT. Its not a swing or rotating shift. We dont have that issue. Plus the job isnt tiring. I do very little physical labor and have 4 breaks that range from 40min-1hr each. Plus theres a lot of times we dont even run. It can be quite boring

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cyvaquero t1_jcuo3n4 wrote

I was IT support, during regular day shift we did some office desktop support work but after hours and weekend was purely manufacturing control systems support (SCADAS, QA stations, production & EPA monitoring, etc out on the lines.

Like you not tiring, I enjoyed the work but it was feast or famine, and famine was boring. Add to that having to change sleep schedule mid work week made it a struggle to not fall asleep waiting for a call.

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underscore5000 t1_jcnufwa wrote

Yeah until you miss a dramatic amount of stuff because of the 12s. Sounds nice, but it's not really.

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DeliciousBeanWater t1_jcokmy1 wrote

I dont miss out on anything. I have 4 weeks pto and since my week is only 32 hrs i technically have 5 weeks. I also make $50/hr on the 12s

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insecurestaircase t1_jcp63vp wrote

Mine is 5 7 hour days at 35 hours a week but I will take 32 for 35 or 40 hour pay

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Skydog57 t1_jclzv8x wrote

You know there will be some additional layer of fuckery, companies will find a legal exploit to reduce wages if they’re forced to reduce hours

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[deleted] t1_jcm89gu wrote

I know. I feel like this is meant for the rich. No way middle or lower class could survive on 32 hours a week.

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TheJediJoker t1_jcmuah1 wrote

It's called Salaried They'll just hire people as Salaried to get around hourly limits

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PermissionToConnect t1_jcnmwll wrote

Honestly if salary was the norm and we raised overtime rules for people making no more than 50k, I feel that this would be much better received.

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buddykat t1_jcnzdi4 wrote

Salaried does not necessarily mean exempt from overtime rules.

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TheJediJoker t1_jcnzz0c wrote

It depends on the contract

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buddykat t1_jco0wy5 wrote

Contracts don't override Federal or state law. Which is very clear about the requirements for being considered exempt.

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TheJediJoker t1_jco1gnb wrote

There are some rules, but Salaried don't exactly have limits on hours they work Most work 55 hours but if they happen to be a manager, they could work more when filling in

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buddykat t1_jco3tuk wrote

I'm aware. I'm salaried and work 40-ish hours per week, but have worked more when needed.

Honestly, if your typical work week as a salaried employee is 55 hours, either your employer needs to hire more people, or you suck at time management.

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googlebearbanana t1_jcmaczf wrote

And still have insurance coverage right?

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minionoperation t1_jcn0jq9 wrote

Insurance coverage starts at 20 hours at my corporate jobs I’ve had. Can’t say the same for everyone of course, but that’s pretty standard in my experience. For better or worse.

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WearySeaTurtle t1_jcmq2li wrote

For those that have to id hope. I'm salary so it wouldn't matter.

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[deleted] t1_jcmr85b wrote

Thats another thing too. I am wondering if these guys are going to force us to work max of 32 hours or else punishment. Which is kinda scary.

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Doggfather1973 t1_jcne25j wrote

Yeah you'll probably work 10 hours A-day 4 days a week instead of 8 hours A-day 5 days a week

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Sushi_Whore_ t1_jcojys6 wrote

I mean— I’d be happy with this too lol. I’m a bit cynical that a 32 hour week is going to takeoff anytime soon but I’d just love the 4 10s option. This isn’t gonna be widespread in USA for at least another decade

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insecurestaircase t1_jcp6d11 wrote

I am.not doing 4 10s. As a paralegal the job can be so stressful that I can't handle it for more than 8 hours.

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Doggfather1973 t1_jcqf27o wrote

Oh well If that's what your company plans on doing then you all have to follow Suit or Maybe it's time to start looking for another Job with another company Good luck

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point_breeze69 t1_jcnrj1c wrote

In the next few months and years a lot of people might not even have a job to be able work any hours a week.

I get that a 4 day 32 hour work week sounds reasonable, but this model is going to rapidly become outdated as automation renders entire portions if not the entire job a person has obsolete.

We should be focusing on something that is real and in our near future. Finding a way to distribute the unprecedented wealth and efficiency that will come from AI into the pockets of the increasingly unemployed masses instead of a few corporations.

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