Thursday, April 16, 2009

Work-a-holic? Or just being lazy??

Does anyone has a clear guideline on how to determine if one is a work-a-holic?

There are quite a number of my colleagues seems to enjoy working quite a bit. I heard them complaining that they have nothing to do at home when they were forced to take leaves. (consider it paid leave, as it is time-off in lieu). I don't really seeing them complaining when they have to work around the clock. For me, it seems that they really enjoy working. What do you think?

If we see eye to eye on this conclusion, i need to ask you something. Do u think they are work-a-holic?

If yes, shd we call them work-a-holic simply because they dun complain and probably enjoy working that much? Isn't it a good thing to enjoy doing something that is good for yourself and society?

If not, don't you think that they are some what obsessive compulsive?

Pchycologist says it is considered a problem if it adversely affect your social relationships. Err... Quite a vague statement. To what extend is it considered "affecting" you social life? When you don't have a time to listen to a friend whining? Or when you don't have time to accompany your wife to shop? (I think that is the main reasons someone become work-a-holic. Haha...)

Ok, then another scenario. Ben always give time to the family and friends + and exercise a bit and keep himself in good shape + keep everything else organised. But he don't really spend any time pampering himself. He has no desire, other than working, of course. Is that the best scenario that can be?

Shakespeare: To be or not to be, that is the question...

(Gimme some input on this. And please help me to develop the scale if you guys have any comment, idea, revelation or anything resembles that. Thanks in advance...)

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