9 signs you’re working way, way too much

9 signs you’re working way, way too much

9 signs you’re working way, way too much

By / Career / Friday, 01 February 2019 06:05

When was the last time you tallied up your working hours? With competitive salaries, many professionals lose count of the time they spend working, especially since it spills into after hours, burning the midnight oil. The same goes with a new generation — and growing market — of freelancers, who feel the need to be on 24/7 to keep their cash flow steady.

Coined as ‘overworking’ leadership development expert Elizabeth Whittaker-Walker explains it’s less of a trend and more of a societal norm. “It’s often confused with work ethic and performance potential. In days of old, it signified a commitment to a company, and the ability to get the job done. Even though research suggests the contrary, it’s an idea that many find difficult to shake,” she explains.

 

Read more at The Ladders.

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