How most americans make their living. 63 of us consider the traditional workday an outdated concept. Instead were answering emails at 10 p. M. And phone calls on sunday. 40 hours has long been considered a standard work week for americans but most are logging more time at their desks. The average is now 47 hours according to gallup. And thats up 4 . 24 of us check on family and friends at work. Germans average the least time and get about 400 more leisure hours than american workers. And in denmark, known for its work life balance, the average work week is just 33 hours. The u. S. Does not guarantee vacation, sick leave or paid time leave. Only 33 3 77 of americans their vacation. One michiganbased Mortgage Company has a strict 40 hour workweek policy. Monday through friday you work for eight hours but they want you out the door by 6 p. M. President and ceo of shore finance services and Peter Capelli is from the wharton school. Matt, why did your company do this and how does it work .
Rosalynn carter i have learned that you can do anything you want to. They used to ask me if i thought the first lady ought to be paid. If you get paid, then i have to do what the first lady is supposed to do. But you can do anything you want to. And its such a great soapbox. I mean its just such a great opportunity. So i would i would advise any first lady to do what she wanted to do. If she doesnt want and another thing i learned is youre going to criticized no matter what you do. I could have stayed there at the white house, poured tea, had receptions, and i would have been criticized as much as i was criticized outside of for what i did, but and i got a lot of criticism. But you learn to live with it, as i said earlier. I mean, just live with it. You expect it, and you live with it and never let it influence me. end video clip susan swain Rosalynn Carter. In a recent interview conducted for this series in atlanta. She was her husbands political partner from their first campaign. Sus
I mean its just such a great opportunity. So i would i would advise any first lady to do what she wanted to do. If she doesnt want and another thing i learned is youre going to criticized no matter what you do. I could have stayed there at the white house, poured tea, had receptions, and i would have been criticized as much as i was criticized outside of for what i did, but and i got a lot of criticism. But you learn to live with it, as i said earlier. I mean, just live with it. You expect it, and you live with it and never let it influence me. Ms. Swain Rosalynn Carter, in a recent interview conducted for this series in atlanta. She was her husbands political partner from their first campaign. As first lady, she attended president jimmy carters cabinet meetings and championed womens rights and Mental Health issues, even testifying before congress. Their partnership on issues has continued in their long postwhite house years. Good evening, and welcome to cspan series first ladies influ
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