Tell me your choice + your job 👀

Let’s talk real-life choices 👀

Would you rather work 4 days a week with lower pay and more time to live your life — or 5 days with higher pay but less personal time?

With today’s cost of living, this isn’t an easy answer. Sometimes you want balance… sometimes you need the money.

No wrong answers here! I’m genuinely curious 👇🏾

What would YOU choose and why?

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2025/12/30 Edited to

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bloomingmoore

Honestly, it depends on the season. As a therapist, I’ve learned that time and capacity matter just as much as income. If my basic needs are covered, I’d choose the 4-day workweek for the extra rest and recovery because burnout is real in helping professions. But with today’s cost of living, I also understand choosing the 5 days when stability or financial goals require it. Balance looks different depending on what you need in that moment.

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Sidia

I think I’d rather 5 days with a higher salary 😭 very hard question. But if I were in a two income house hold, I might lean towards 4 day work week for my sanity. But the way this economy is set up, I need all of the money I can get 😔

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