When it comes to scheduling, some people insist that having a job with fewer working days and long working hours is more attractive because they seem to enjoy long and integral days off. However, I argue that these jobs are less enjoyable and intriguing since people have to undertake high pressure and suffer reduced efficiency and effectiveness, which leads to lower levels of happiness.

Firstly, one tends to be stressed out with these jobs. Mentally, people concentrate on tasks for a long period, especially when they are involved in heavy brainwork, such as calculating, coding or designing. Even worse, mental labors may sometimes be unable to come up with a solution or run out of inspiration. When these events occur, instead of persevering at work, they should take a rest. However, job requirements compel them to stay on the job while achieving nothing, causing great pressure and wasting time.

Physically, standing in the street, holding bricks or staring at screens consumes much energy. These activities drain people’s stamina and exhaust them. After work, people must spend more time recuperating. So even though these jobs seem to offer more leisure time, people cannot really benefit from them. Furthermore, these jobs are worse for your health than jobs with fewer working hours. Long-term, people may spend more money on medication, and may experience aches or reduced vision due to continuous work.

Second, working long hours reduces efficiency and effectiveness. With long working hours, one could not be able to finish assigned work on time or accomplish tasks competently. Ultimately, delayed or poor-quality work results in leaders’ low satisfaction, worsened worker-manager relationships and decreased KPIs. In the long run, employees could suffer demotions, wage deductions or dismissal.

In conclusion, I personally believe that jobs with less working days and long working hours are less pleasant.