This also bugged me: The state is undermining the work ethic: most people enjoy a 37-hour working week, and three- day weekends are common. Sounds like

This also bugged me: The state is undermining the work ethic: most people enjoy a 37-hour working week, and three- day weekends are common. Sounds like a good idea to me. Why do people need to work 50 hours a week exactly? I imagine there are long term health, social and psychological benefits to a more restful and less stressful life?