In some countries people spend long hours at work. Why does this happen? Is it positive or negative development?

In many parts of the world,there is an increased tendency for doing overtime. I strongly believe that

this

is a negative development and I will emphasize why

this

phenomenon occurs.

Firstly

, when it comes to spending too much time at work ,a significant role is played by cultural influence.

That is

to say, if the majority of employees choose to work extra hours due to increased workload, it will become an unwritten rule for all to stay and do the same . A good illustration of

this

could be seen in Japan, where

this

is a common practice in many companies .

As a result

,the suicide rate increased and the birth rate decreased significantly .

Secondly

, paying the debts could be considered another good reason for overworking.

Furthermore

, taking into consideration that some people have to provide for their families is another important aspect worth to mention. Recent studies have shown that more than half of the world population earn salaries which cover only their rent and debts and they are forced to find a

second

job or to work extra hours in order to cover all monthly expenses.

Although

this

phenomenon may be a common habit some individuals as a consequence of social pressure or a desire for a better lifestyle, I believe it might be a real danger for our health. On the long run , an imbalanced lifestyle will lead to chronic diseases and it will be hard to repair the damage created. Some minor conditions which are noticed at 90% of office staff are varicose veins and posture problems. In conclusion, there are important reasons for which individuals choose to do overtime but

this

habit should not be encouraged by employers. Not only is

this

a practice which destroys our relationships ,but

also

it affects our health in a negative way.