My daughter got a job at a cabinet factory. The hours are 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 4 days a week. No air conditioning, at it’s always at least in the 90’s, often 100+ during the summers here. They do have big giant fans though.

This was her first week. She comes home from work just dead beat and exhausted. Hardly has enough energy to take care of the twins.

I told her that she’ll get used to it, and next week will be easier. Am I just blowing shine? I can’t imagine working in those conditions although it probably wouldn’t have bothered me nearly as much when I was younger.

Also…why would a business opt for those kinds of grueling hours instead of a regular 8–5, 5 day work week?

Topics: work, jobs, factory, 4 day, 11 hour work week, No AC