Like a lot of super-rich people, Carlos Slim rearranges the world as he sees fit in his head–and sometimes in reality. I’ve previously posted about his idea for a 3-day work week. A little more on the topic from Matt Egan at CNNMoney:
Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecom tycoon worth over $80 billion, believes life would be better with a three-day work week.
“You should have more time for you during all of your life — not when you’re 65 and retired, Slim told CNNMoney’s Christine Romans on Tuesday.
But if Slim had his way, people would also work longer days and much later in life. He suggested 11-hour shifts and pushing the retirement age to 75.
Slim raised eyebrows over the summer by calling for a three-day work week, but he doubled down on that proposal on Tuesday.
“I am sure it will happen,” the 74-year-old told CNNMoney, though he conceded he’s not sure when.•
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