The classic 9-to-5? It’s on its way out, folks. Reid Hoffman points to AI, remote work, and workers craving flexibility as the culprits.

Co-ops have always been ahead here—you’ve built models where fairness and balance actually matter. But let’s be real: Tech’s moving fast, and members might start asking why we’re still clinging to old-school habits.

Can our co-ops turn principles like shared ownership and skill-building into superpowers as jobs change, or will we get stuck in the past?


Here’s the good news: Co-ops could own this shift. Imagine ditching rigid schedules, letting teams work on their own time, and reinvesting in skills that keep everyone relevant. But it’s not all sunshine—how do we stay connected if we’re not in the same room? Does “fairness” mean everyone gets the same flexibility, or does it get messy?

Let’s hash it out: How’s your co-op handling this? Dropping the 9-to-5 yet? Still figuring out Zoom fatigue? Spill the beans—what’s working (or crashing and burning) in your corner of the co-op world?

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