On 2 May 2014 11:30, Jason White <jason@jasonjgw.net> wrote:

Russell Coker <russell@coker.com.au> wrote:

> I think that as a society we should have a goal to minimise work. Why not
> consider a 24 hour week to be a full-time job?
>

That seems reasonable, but of course those of us who want to devote more time
should have the opportunity to do so. Some people have a passionate commitment
to their work and wish to give it all of their time outside of family
responsibilities and reasonable recreational activities.

The challenge is to do so in such a way that doesn't mean the people who work reduced hours feel guilty for not contributing enough to the company or people who work longer hours feel get unfair advantages.

"Last week I worked XX hours, you only worked XX hours, therefore I should get more say in this issue."

Could be difficult though, the person who works longest is more likely to become familiar with various systems and procedures that others don't have time to learn, making him/her the most qualified. Hence this person could get overworked and overstressed as a result.