Virginia’s state government recently proposed a plan to save $3.19 million annually. This plan, if implemented, would shut down most state agencies on Friday; thus allowing for only 4-day work weeks. However, individuals would still have to work 40 hour weeks, hence four 10-hour days. The government says it will save the state money by cutting back on energy bills, as well as custodial bills. Though a 3-day-weekend would probably seem ideal to most, it is important to take into account the extra two hours one would be working each day. When I worked a “9 to 5” job over the summer, I was counting down the hours until my shift was over. I couldn’t imagine working an extra two hours everyday! It would seem unbearable. Before the government proposes such a drastic change, they should probably check with their constituencies, because I have a feeling they wouldn’t be too happy either.

-Alexis