While this comment has some decent points, it's really only looking at the problem from a surface level and from a very narrow view of the proposition. For star

While this comment has some decent points, it's really only looking at the problem from a surface level and from a very narrow view of the proposition. For starters, I'm sure you do know someone that would be happier if they got a pay cut as long as that cut came with reduced hours. I, for one, would happily take a pay cut proportional to hours worked if I knew I got an extra day off every week because the money I lost would be gained right back from the childcare and other expenses that I pay just so that I can work that additional day. It also takes the costs away from other things that are normally associated with working. If you hadn't gone 0 to 60 with the hostility, you could probably have a conversation about this. Unfortunately, I think your oversimplification combined with your attitude killed it.