The Four Day Work Week Takes Hold In NYC

I met someone who works in a money management firm in Midtown-one of the many people getting the one-day-a-week furlough this summer. It's pretty much just like France in New York City! This person reported that it was "awesome" working four days a week, in exchange for $250 less a paycheck. I can see how that would be the case! This person then said it would be great if it continued forever and I was like, "Um, be careful what you wish for." But seriously there is no reason why everyone shouldn't work four days a week. Except that it is a slippery slope and only working three days a [...]
