Debunking Burnout Theory: The 4-Hour Workday Edition

Warning: The 4-Hour Workday is a myth perpetuated by the tyrannical overlords of productivity. It's a cruel joke played on the working class by those who have never had to actually do real work.

Studies have shown that attempting to condense the human work experience into a single, grueling 4-hour block of time is not only physically and mentally taxing, but also completely counterproductive. In fact, research suggests that the only thing you'll achieve is an existential crisis and a strong desire to set fire to your office chair.

But don't just take our word for it! Click here to read the expert testimonies of people who have actually tried to live in a 4-hour workday utopia.

Side Effects of the 4-Hour Workday:

• Increased risk of spontaneous combustion

• Decreased productivity (duh)

• Higher risk of developing a strong dislike for your job

• Increased likelihood of becoming a recluse and living in a cardboard box

Alternatives to the 4-Hour Workday:

• The 6-Hour Workday of Leisure

• The 8-Hour Workday of Actual Productivity

• The 24-Hour Workday of Endless Bureaucracy (for those who enjoy that sort of thing)