<div><p>It's the dream, isn't it? A Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 job. That's the goal for most people as they get older. The structure and stability is a classic model for many different workplace. </p><p>But according to many <a href="http://www.healthspiritbody.com/four-day-work-week/">studies </a>conducted over the past few years, the 5 day work week is actually bad. Most scientists recommend a 4 day work week with a 3 day weekend. </p><p>How is that possible, though? You've heard people say it all the time: "there aren't enough hours in the day to get all this done!" </p><p>Here's the thing, though. Most studies actually show that 4 day work weeks produce more productive employees. One study, through Stanford University, showed that people who work 50 hours a week produce less work than those who don't. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/first-five-after-weekend.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Some E-Cards</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Working longer hours can also <a href="http://www.healthspiritbody.com/four-day-work-week/">lead </a>to more mistakes at work, which could cost the company time and money. By having employees who are more relaxed and well rested, the margin of error decreases. </p><p>But perhaps the most alarming outcome of the five day work week is the increase of depression among employees. Employees who work 10 hour days reported 97% more symptoms of depression than those who worked 6 to 8 hours a day. There is no reason to believe that this same trend would not continue between employees who work 5 days a week and employees who work 4 days a week. </p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Of course, one less day of work per week means less pay per week. But 28% of workers said they would take the pay cut in exchange for an extra day off. </p><p>Would you like to see the 4 day work week become mainstream? Let us know in the comments!</p><p></p></div>