after almost burning out at my previous job (mo-thu 9 hrs + 1 hour break, so 10 hours at the office, friday until 3pm) i decided on a 30-hour week at my current

after almost burning out at my previous job (mo-thu 9 hrs + 1 hour break, so 10 hours at the office, friday until 3pm) i decided on a 30-hour week at my current job, 5x6 hours - with aliquot salary of course and flexible work time. i couldn't be happier. sure, i'm not earning as much as i could (though i earn as much for 30hrs as for 42hrs at my previous job - living expenses are higher though, but it's enough to get me through the day), but the overall increase in quality and happiness is well worth it. i'm more concentrated and productive, instead of just looking at the clock and wishing for the bell to ring. if i can't concentrate at all i leave earlier and when i'm motivated and productive i stay longer - win/win situation for me and my employer, i'd say. i'm pretty sure i get more work done in those 6hrs than during the 9 hour day on my earlier job, and more important: i don't completely despair in the evening, close to tears because i don't know how to get through another day in the office. to the contrary: i love the work, i love the job (i also love the coffee machine and ping pong table in the cellar).