Many of us in the software industry have gotten comfortable with remote work, but what about other flexible arrangements? Maybe a 30-hour workweek, 4x10 hour days, or a week on/week off arrangement?

While not necessarily common here in the US (especially with startups), there's a growing number of people my age and younger who want to change their working hours. I ran across a job listing site that focuses on jobs that offer a 4 day workweek, and ever since my son started in daycare, I take Wednesdays off and working Sundays instead.

What do you think? Is this a passing fad spurred by the pandemic or are variable working hours here to stay?

- Karl Hughes

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