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Working Too Much? Go Home Already!

Pamela Selle Wonders Why So Many People Stay Late at Work Even After Their Work is Done

It's OK Not to ALWAYS Be Busy

Q: Have you ever been a workaholic yourself? Or have you always practiced what you preach in this area?

Selle: I come from a point of view that's more like "Is it really that hard?" 

Pretty much every -- nope, every single job I've ever had has resulted in me being bored at some point, of not having enough work to do. That's perfectly okay. Companies need people, and they aren't always crushingly busy. But when they aren't busy or you're done for the day, get out of there. It just blows my mind seeing smart, talented people sit at their desk and goof off because of some arbitrary 'hours' they need to put in (at a salaried position which theoretically has an hour range) rather than leaving, doing something that's enriching intellectually, makes them happy, generally makes their life better. Seriously, what the hell?

So I suppose my answer is that it's a mixed bag. I don't consider myself a workaholic, I merely wish there wasn't this stigma against people who go home when their work is done.

 

  • Sarah Shemkus

    Sarah Shemkus is an award-winning freelance journalist, marketing enthusiast, accomplished baker, occasional globetrotter and total nerd (with a particular fondness for spreadsheets). Most recently, she reported on business and real estate … Read more...