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

There is no denying the fact that the phenomenon of extending working

hours

at the workplace has increased over the period of

time

and has become ubiquitous across the globe.

This

results in lesser

time

spent on relaxation activities. Many folks are in its favour, because of its merits.

However

, a large section of the public will highlight its demerits

first

. In my essay, the advantages and disadvantages of the phenomenon will be discussed in detail, along with my opinion and a sensible conclusion. Initiating with the benefits in its support, the biggest benefit can be stated is that the nation's economic growth is accelerated. It will be able to have more products and services to export, which will ultimately increase its revenue

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because people are putting in more

hours

at work and delivering output. To cite an instance, Japan resurrected itself from the devastation of world-war 2 within a short span of

time

, due to its citizen's commitment towards rebuilding the country, by working more

hours

than compared to the average of

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world. It is very common, even today, to observe that Japanese spend more than 12

hours

at their workplace.

Furthermore

, superiors view the workforce, who work for longer periods of

time

, as hard-working and dedicated, resulting in better chances at promotion.

For example

, in my own experience, the year in which I received the highest salary hike was the year when my average work

time

was the highest in my career. On the contrasting side of

this

discussion, people who are against

this

notion say that higher working

hours

make their performance suffer over a period of

time

because there is very little

time

for leisure activities necessary for energy replenishment. To cite an example, it has been reported across the globe that more and more employees seek mental health consultation, due to the fact that they feel depressed on account of their jobs.

Moreover

, the parents will not be able to spend quality family moments with their children, resulting in lesser parental care.

This

can spell doom for the children and they may not be able to become upstanding citizens. In conclusion, neither its pros nor its cons can be neglected. In my opinion, one should strike a perfect balance between work-life and relaxation, as both are equally important. Everyone should come forward to mitigate

this

issue.