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How Does a 9/80 Work Schedule Work Out?

Posted by kdawson on from the on-the-ground dept.

cellocgw writes "My company is in the process of implementing a version of '9/80,' a work schedule that squeezes 80 hours' labor time into 9 business days and provides every other Friday off. I was wondering how this has been implemented in other companies, and how it's worked out for other Slashdot readers. Is your system flexible? Do you find time to get personal stuff done during the week? Is Friday good for anything other than catching up on lost sleep? And perhaps most important, do your managers respect the off-Fridays, or do they pull people in on a regular basis to handle 'crises?'"

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  1. Just a second, here... by IorDMUX · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wait-wait-wait-wait... Do you mean to say that you've found a job in the (non-government) tech industry that lets you work only 40 hours a week?

    ... Are they hiring?

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  2. MIB by Thelasko · · Score: 5, Funny

    The twins keep us on Centaurian time, standard 37-hour day. Give it a few months, you'll get used to it. Or you'll have a psychotic episode.

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  3. Re:Lost sleep? by Tokerat · · Score: 5, Funny

    If it does, just eat through lunch.

    Nonsense! Why would lunch be for eating?

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  4. Seriously... by afabbro · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...this is what Ask Slashdot has been reduced to? Asking how a rather small change to a weekly schedule might work out?

    Future Ask Slashdots We Can Look Forward To:

    • "I'm thinking of switching from a soft toothbrush to a medium-soft. How has that worked out for you?"
    • "I'm considering moving my sock drawer from the top right to the top left drawer. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of each arrangement?
    • "We're moving to a new home and are having a family meeting this Thursday to evaluate hanging toilet paper so that the next sheet is over versus under on the roll. I was wondering how other readers have approached this decision?"
    • "I'd like to set my USB to automount to a fixed drive letter when I plug it into my Windows XP laptop. I'm considering J:, P:, and possibly Q:. What do you all think? Should I look at M: as well?"
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    1. Re:Seriously... by BadAnalogyGuy · · Score: 5, Funny

      * "I'm thinking of switching from a soft toothbrush to a medium-soft. How has that worked out for you?"
      A: You should really try one of those electric toothbrushes.

      * "I'm considering moving my sock drawer from the top right to the top left drawer. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of each arrangement?
      A: Have you considered moving the sock drawer to a closet in the bathroom? This would allow you to put on your socks while you are still warm instead of having to freeze your toes off on the way back to the dresser.

      * "We're moving to a new home and are having a family meeting this Thursday to evaluate hanging toilet paper so that the next sheet is over versus under on the roll. I was wondering how other readers have approached this decision?"
      A: Under. What kind of barbarians do you live with?

      * "I'd like to set my USB to automount to a fixed drive letter when I plug it into my Windows XP laptop. I'm considering J:, P:, and possibly Q:. What do you all think? Should I look at M: as well?"
      A: Hello, McFly! Use the U: drive.

      Sheesh!

  5. Re:Crises by Spasemunki · · Score: 5, Funny

    Or, send them an invoice from your consulting firm for about six times whatever your daily rate is.

    Yeah, that way you'll have a lot of time to look for a new job.

  6. Re:Lost sleep? by pintpusher · · Score: 5, Funny

    I prefer to lunch through work myself, ymmv.

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  7. Re:Lost sleep? by dangitman · · Score: 5, Funny

    just eat through lunch

    This statement is baffling on so many levels.

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  8. 80 hours by suso · · Score: 5, Funny

    I already work 80 hours.

    Oh wait, 9 days. Ok, I see what you mean now. I thought you meant 5.

    1. Re:80 hours by Sfing_ter · · Score: 5, Funny

      I have a system where I only work 6 half days.... 12hrs each day... sigh.

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  9. Re:I'd rather have 4/36 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm a firefighter. I work 24 on, 48 off. As long as there aren't calls during the night, I get paid to sleep. Relevant to your question? No. Friggin' Awesome schedule anyways? Yes.

  10. Re:I'd rather have 4/36 by CDMA_Demo · · Score: 5, Funny

    do you work 9/11 days?

  11. Re:feh by chrisxcr1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Moof!

  12. Re:100 hours?! Luxury!! by Fluffy+Bunnies · · Score: 5, Funny

    Getting modded informative was way funnier than the joke.