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Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. This has more advantages or disadvantages?

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People tend to spend less and less time on leisure activities due to working long hours. While it is beneficial in some ways, I believe it is detrimental in other ways. On the one hand, there are ample reasons to justify why people choose to spend more time at
work
.
To begin
 with, employees prefer to
work
 long hours due to the competitive job market. They can get more
work
 done and boost their performance.
As a result
, they may get a raise and be promoted in the company.
Secondly
, companies make their workers
work
 more without paying extra in order to maximize their profits. The aim of a company is to make a profit. While it is unethical, it is a common practice.
On the other hand
, a busy working schedule has more negative impacts than we thought. Workers who do not get enough rest have higher risks
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 poor physical health as well as mental health. Stress associated with
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workload
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 is becoming more and more common. They might not be able to concentrate. The impact can be seen in low productivity and efficiency.
For example
, a semi-truck driver is likely to cause an accident if he or she feels
fatigue
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 and tired.
In addition
, spending time
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 leisure activities can unwind pressure from
work
 and make people happy. They will feel more satisfied and content with their working life. In conclusion, there are more disadvantages for
staffs
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 to
work
 a lot without getting proper rest despite the personal income boost and higher company profit. Companies should prove a proper workload for their workers.
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