A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent trial at Microsoft suggest it could work even for the biggest businesses.
Software Engineer. IT “consultant” (actually just engineering). Company is quite goodwilled and they value sustainability (economic, social and environmental).
On one hand, I was lucky. On the other hand it was important to me, so I asked after 1.5 years there to reduce to 60%.
That’s awesome that you approached them for the adjustment and they accepted! Did your pay scale as well or remain the same if that’s not impolite to ask?
I’m a project manager in software and it’s lovely to know there are good places out there still. Thanks so much for sharing your positive experience!
Pay scaled linearly. But it’s still a “pay raise” because lower income means lower taxes 😂
I’m a project manager in software and it’s lovely to know there are good places out there still. Thanks so much for sharing your positive experience!
At my company, there are quite a few PMs actually also doing 4 day work weeks - or workations. It’s quite nice. I like that the company isn’t like “you live to work for us” but instead they’re like “Hey, here are some nice things you can work on - but we know, that work is simply part of life and needs balance.”
Really appreciate that.
I initially started the reduction, as I realised, that pro-actively speaking, I think that my current work “deserves” 24h of my week rather than full 40h. It’s just not so important for my life. And I’m happy to be able to proactively make this decision.
If you’re interested, I can tell you about the company via DM 😄