The breakdown of the 9-to-5 job is making us lonelier

The breakdown of the 9-to-5 job is making us lonelier, per FT.

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The decline of spontaneous fun has been linked to an economic concept introduced by Soviet economist Yuri Larin in 1929, known as "nepreryvka" or the "continuous work week."

Larin's proposal aimed to shift to a five-day cycle with four days of work and one day of rest, allocating rest days arbitrarily. While the idea had potential benefits from an economic standpoint, it posed challenges for social activities and coordination.

Contemporary writers have drawn parallels to the unpredictable and desynchronized work hours experienced by low-income workers and digital nomads. The need for advance planning to escape the nepreryvka-like state has become evident, emphasizing the importance of synchronizing schedules for shared social experiences.