Before I continue, I'm fully well aware that this post is going to make me look lazy as shit, I'm also aware that I'm in a somewhat privileged position and can afford to get by doing the hrs I do.
I will never work full time again. I tell you what, I work 4.5hrs a day, 6 days a week for a cleaning company (UK based 10.40/hr) up until I worked this job I ALWAYS worked at the very least 8/10/12hrs a day in a variety of different roles, but man, since June 6th I've been working my current job and let me tell you … My mental health has improved exponentially, I no longer feel drained or burned out, I've got time to do shit without rushing around, my sleep… My goodness I sleep like a log now, I actually look forward to work because the hrs are so great, even on a bad day you blink and the day is done. My manager ain't half bad either.
I'm very much hoping to keep this job going forward, but if for whatever reason shit goes south, I can't imagine myself ever working full time again. That life ain't for me anymore. I used to be a grinder, a hustler, the “let me do all the overtime, boss!” Kinda guy, fuck that now.
I understand for a variety of different reasons people need (or want for whatever reason) to bust their asses 10/12hrs a day, but I'm telling you guys, once you're in a comfortable enough position to reduce your hrs, do it! Your body will thank you.