Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?

In recent times, the
work
ethics of people have changed a lot.
This
may be due to the increased level of competition in the
labor
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
labour
market.
As a result
, some people spend more
time
at
work
which
then
hits into their personal
time
for hobbies. While
this
is beneficial in terms of career advancement, the demerits
also
have to be considered. On the one hand, putting in extra hours at
work
increase the possibility of growing in one’s field.
This
is because a lot of employers, especially in developing countries like Nigeria, see
this
act as a sign of commitment to the job.
For example
, my girlfriend who works in a commercial bank insists on closing at 5 pm as stipulated in her employment letter because she love to visit the gym every evening. When the result of her
first
year performance appraisal was released, she got a very bad rating from her supervisor while her colleague, who does not leave earlier than 7 pm, got a promotion.
In addition
, working overtime provides the opportunity to earn more money, especially for people that get paid per hour.
This
makes it possible to save up and finance special projects they could, hitherto, not afford.
On the other hand
, sacrificing
time
meant for spare
time
activities has its disadvantages. Leisure activities give employees a chance to unwind from all
work
related stress.
This
is not only beneficial to employees, because they are healthier, but
also
to the benefit of the employers as staff are able to put in their best during
work
hours. An overwhelming number of studies show that workers who
work
a maximum of 40 hours every week are significantly more productive than those who
work
overtime.
This
is why some structured organizations make it compulsory, by turning off all internet facilities, to leave the office as required by their policy. In conclusion,
although
working overtime at the expenses of their spare
time
earns people more money and possible recognition at
work
, it reduces their over efficiency. In my opinion, a
work
-life balance is essential for everybody’s wellbeing, and overworking should
therefore
be discouraged by all means. Employers, maybe as a sign of commitment to employee welfare, should even consider sponsoring hobbies of their staff.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • work-life balance
  • mental well-being
  • burnout
  • stress relief
  • productivity
  • economic growth
  • career progression
  • skill enhancement
  • quality time
  • financial security
  • leisure activities
  • physical health
  • personal relationships
  • stress-related illnesses
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