Unless your goal is a simple reduction of hours, you may be able to negotiate fewer days without compromising on salary. For example, I work what is called a "

Unless your goal is a simple reduction of hours, you may be able to negotiate fewer days without compromising on salary. For example, I work what is called a "9/80" schedule. I work 9 hours, M-Th and on Fridays, I alternate between a day off and working 8 hours. This gives me a 3 day weekend every other weekend, while still putting in 80 hours every two weeks.