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

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It is very common to see people spending more hours at work, leaving little time for their own hobbies or leisure activities. It has both positive as well as negative impacts on one’s life. Let us see which overweighs the other. There is
competition
 at every level in the industry, starting from
competition
 among the employees for their survival or promotions/ pay hikes and
competition
 among different entities in one industry to cover their costs and increase profitability.
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 high expectations of the customers, employers. To meet
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 one has to meet
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the deadlines causing pressure to complete the tasks or to meet the set quality or quantity targets. They end up shredding their own hours to their professional lives. There are benefits that are directly linked to their performance they get fast track promotions, pay hikes etc. At the same time, working for longer hours has a hidden cost that an employee pays unknowingly.
This
 has a detrimental impact on the physical as well as mental health of an employee. Spending more life under pressure may lead to anxiety or panic attacks. They feel cut off from their social, personal lives. To conclude , its disadvantages overweigh its benefits. Considering all the monetary , non-monetary costs or benefits, I would strongly recommend having a proper work-life balance.
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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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