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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.

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In the modern world, people spend most of their
time
 in their jobs, due to which they get very less free
time
 for other recreational activities.
Although
 working late
hours
 helps us to earn more, it adversely affects our health and social life. I believe that the drawbacks of working long
hours
overweighs
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 its advantages.
This
 essay will
further
 justify my views on my opinion. On one hand,
growth
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the growth
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 of competition and job insecurity has forced many employees to
work
 extra
hours
 as
this
 will help them to earn more income and increase their chances of promotion.
Moreover
, money mindedness has
also
 forced individuals to voluntarily
work
 for prolonged
hours
.
On the other hand
,
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over time
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overtime
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over time
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 leads to health disorders. Since humans spend most of their
time
 sitting in front of computers they are more prone to obesity and high blood sugar levels.
Also
, not getting enough sleep will lead to stress, depression and other problems. Apart from
this
, long
hours
 of
work
 makes people away from their social and family life.
For instance
, they miss all family get-togethers and
unable
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 to spend quality
time
 with their children due to which the bonding between them weakens. In conclusion,
high
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the high
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 cost of living and job insecurity lead many workers to
work
 additional
hours
.
However
, in the long
run
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this
 will lead to health problems. they will not be able to spend
time
 with their spouse and children and
this
 will affect their family life.
Hence
 in my opinion the disadvantages of
this
 outweigh its advantages.
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