Even without a reduction in total hours, a Gallup poll last year found a third day off would be widely embraced: 77% of US workers said a 4-day, 40-hour workweek would have a positive impact on their wellbeing.
When asked if they’d rather keep a four-day workweek or get a 20% raise, many San Juan County employees noted the fact that getting that kind of salary increase in their current jobs was simply not a viable option. Instead, they see their current situation as the best of both worlds. “You can choose whether you want that extra time or extra money in the form of a second job, but it gives the employee that choice,” said Kristen Rezabek.