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. Use synonyms
This
may be due to the increased level of competition in the Linking Words
labor
market. a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
labour
As a result
, some people spend more Linking Words
time
at Use synonyms
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which Use synonyms
then
hits into their personal Linking Words
time
for hobbies. While Use synonyms
this
is beneficial in terms of career advancement, the demerits Linking Words
also
have to be considered.
On the one hand, putting in extra hours at Linking Words
work
increase the possibility of growing in one’s field. Use synonyms
This
is because a lot of employers, especially in developing countries like Nigeria, see Linking Words
this
act as a sign of commitment to the job. Linking Words
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 Linking Words
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. Linking Words
In addition
, working overtime provides the opportunity to earn more money, especially for people that get paid per hour. Linking Words
This
makes it possible to save up and finance special projects they could, hitherto, not afford.
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On the other hand
, sacrificing Linking Words
time
meant for spare Use synonyms
time
activities has its disadvantages. Leisure activities give employees a chance to unwind from all Use synonyms
work
related stress. Use synonyms
This
is not only beneficial to employees, because they are healthier, but Linking Words
also
to the benefit of the employers as staff are able to put in their best during Linking Words
work
hours. An overwhelming number of studies show that workers who Use synonyms
work
a maximum of 40 hours every week are significantly more productive than those who Use synonyms
work
overtime. Use synonyms
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, Linking Words
although
working overtime at the expenses of their spare Linking Words
time
earns people more money and possible recognition at Use synonyms
work
, it reduces their over efficiency. In my opinion, a Use synonyms
work
-life balance is essential for everybody’s wellbeing, and overworking should Use synonyms
therefore
be discouraged by all means. Employers, maybe as a sign of commitment to employee welfare, should even consider sponsoring hobbies of their staff.Linking Words
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