Sunday, September 6th, 2026, 2:33 pm
Remembering When Sunday Was Rest Day
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‘ve already asked around before writing this, as I generally wanted to ensure this observation and sentiment was not just my own.
Many decades ago a “household” (with kids, car/s etc.) could – but no longer can – be managed by a single provider or breadwinner as they called it. That sort of ended after the 1990s with stagnation of wages. Then two parents were expected to work full-time – with dashes added as it became a proper word – to attain the same income level (comparatively).
Now the couple is expected to not only work full time (for the same lifestyle) but to also work overtime.
Sometimes overtime is voluntary, but there is a hidden cost. People fall behind on critical chores like food-buying, laundry etc.
As a result of that, even with a weekend off, there is no true rest, just “catchup” ahead of Mondays.
This won’t be sustainable as it leads to mental fatigue.
Did the “architects of the system” take this into consideration?
Lack of sleep worsens the quality of work. Lack of rest makes moody people, which interferes with health of relationships (couples, parents, peers).
