“A compressed work schedule means you're working fewer days,” Salemi says. “For example, you might work 10-hour days Monday through Thursday.” That frees you up for a three-day weekend ...

Though a compressed schedule may sound ideal, it’s not the right fit for everyone. Before you commit to a longer weekend, here’s how to decide if the trade-off is worth it.

Enter the compressed work schedule, a growing alternative that trades longer workdays for fewer of them. “A compressed work schedule means you're working fewer days,” Salemi says.