We don't work less today, on the contrary, we go crazy to work as much as possible. Workplace surveillance and those that pleased us with KPI increased worked density by a few factors. Line automation and workplace optimization are law by now.

High education still makes you exempt for the most part, but that will probably change as soon as possible. Working less doesn't necessarily result in an additional free day, it can also mean making work enjoyable again.

That work must mean suffering is untrue for the most part, it probably has severe negative effects on quality.