So I was offered a full-time position at my job. I currently only work 4 hours 4 days a week. If I accept this offer I will be workng 8 hours (6:30-3 or 7-3:30pm) a day. Now the problem is I will be picking up my yorkie june 8th. I am terrified to leave her home alone for so long

is it safe for them to be home alone that long? Everyone at work angers me because their immediate response is "put her in her crate" I tell them...would you like to sit in a small room for 8 hours where all you can do is turn around? I am not using her crate for that purpose. In fact, i'm not sure why i even have a crate anymore lol