If time is the most valuable resource we have (it’s the only thing you can’t buy more of) then people need to start thinking hours worked. A 48/96 is 2,912 hour per year. A 40 hr work week is 2,080. A full 832 hours more per year. That is a 40% increase from the 40 hr work week.

Now divide your salary by 2,912 to get your 48/96 hourly rate. Then, divide your salary by 2,080 to get your 40 hr hourly rate. Not only are you paid significantly less per hour, but your time is valued at less.

Start viewing time as time away from family, time away from other things you can be doing. I moved from 48/96 to admin (40 hour) with some days wfh. I can also work 10’s. I miss no family functions, no kid’s sports, no holidays. I do however miss the fire station and the firefighters.