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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?

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Working long
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 and still having
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 for leisure activities are inversely related.
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 , the longer
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 spends at
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, the shorter the
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 for relaxation.
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 situation has far greater demerits than merits.
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, the benefits may include faster growth at
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 and constant recognition for commitment at
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, the drawbacks are
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 issues from stress, mental
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 problems and strain on relationships. Despite the seeming advantages of long working
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 as faster promotion and awards, the disadvantages outweigh them greatly.
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, the high risk of
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 issues ensuing is
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 of the demerits of working long
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. These medical concerns are obesity, stress and poor eyesight from constantly looking at the screen.
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, I used to
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 long
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 in 2019, and while I was awarded the best Finance Staff for that year, I became overweight
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 of not engaging in any form of exercise after sitting for so long, leading to my being diagnosed with heart problems.
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, spending a long
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 working can lead to mental stress and affect the mental
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 of a person. The social life of
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 who habitually works late is not spared as well. From spending these long
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 working, there is
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 little or no
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 left to spend with friends and loved ones. If not quickly managed, it begins to put a strain on
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's relationships. Loved ones will start feeling unimportant and will naturally keep away.
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, the marriage of the CEO of Cross Bank hit rock bottom recently, her husband stated that the reason for the divorce was mainly because of the unavailability of his wife, the CEO.
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, the children will grow up without having a relationship with their parents who spends all day at
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. In conclusion, while the career goal to be at the top is admirable, a balance between it and other aspects of
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's life should be struck at all times. Creating
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 for leisure activities and relationships is key as they are the focal point of
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's existence.
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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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