My coworkers, particularly middle managers in the US expressed some envy, but applauded my negotiation and support me. I let my partner in engineering know before I said yes because I didn’t want them being surprised.
Self-moderation:
I have to be incredibly intentional about limiting my working hours. No one’s going to tell me to go home and I’ll feel the pressure to stay so I just have to commit.
No checking email or work slack after working hours. No. Matter. What.
Having four days has honed my ability to both prioritize and say no. But it also means those stupid meetings that are easier to say yes to and just kind of be there, I’m much more actively turning down. It’s hard to have defend the boundaries. But it’s worth it.
Yes, self-moderation and saying no are tough. But, if you relent once, you relent always. Never is better.
But it also means those stupid meetings that are easier to say yes to and just kind of be there, I’m much more actively turning down. It’s hard to have defend the boundaries. But it’s worth it.
It truly is. Hopefully, 4 day work will start to become the norm sooner rather than later. Thanks for sharing your experience.
My coworkers, particularly middle managers in the US expressed some envy, but applauded my negotiation and support me. I let my partner in engineering know before I said yes because I didn’t want them being surprised.
Self-moderation:
Yes, self-moderation and saying no are tough. But, if you relent once, you relent always. Never is better.
It truly is. Hopefully, 4 day work will start to become the norm sooner rather than later. Thanks for sharing your experience.