Workaholism: When it's time to go home

by Sarah Torribio

I tend towards workaholism, and I recently came across a fine idea that I believe can translate to anyone who just can't seem to quit. During one of those marathon days at the office, or at your computer, stop an hour earl...read more

by vergehentogo

Define work: work is a long, dark tunnel between leisurely weekends. A workaholic not needing a getaway displays a passion bordering on addiction. His work, whether there or what he brings home is the single pursuit that...read more

by Debbie Eckardt

I wonder if they have a 12 point program for workaholics? They have one for alcoholics and drug addicts. I guess the first step would be admitting "I am a workaholic". Once you realize you have the problem, you can take...read more

by Pedro Pacheco

Do you know that kind of person that only thinks about work? I mean that kind of person that lives only to work and cares about nothing else but work. There is nothing wrong with them. They like to work and they, unlike...read more

by Adele Gregory

Workaholism can creep up on you. Long hours can start off looking like a good thing, showing that you're serious, dedicated, dynamic and not afraid to pull out the stops. This makes it hard to see when hard work stops bei...read more

by K.J. Ness

You know it's time to go home when... 1. Your 2-year-old daughter calls your office to ask when you will be home, and you didn't even know that she had started to talk. 2. You arrived at the office at 8:00 a.m. and y...read more

by Elise C.

Why is it that work when added with -aholic is the newest rehab inducing epidemic amongst our generation and up? I remember (well, I was too young for it) when single income homes thrived and not because the person who br...read more

by Isabel Sacks

"Work life balance" is a phrase that is bandied around by organisations that want to create the impression they care for their staff and their well-being, while in fact, it is just a meaningless phrase unless you take posi...read more

by Carolyn Gibson Cpm

Work is the primary method of making a living. When work becomes your culture, your lifestyle, it is time to re-evaluate that standard of living. Here are a few signs that it is time for a workaholic to go home, and re-con...read more

by Lyndon W

You know when it is time to go home when... :- - You can hardly differentiate numbers and letters on your computer keyboard. - You see more of night than day for a long time. - Your family members are asleep most of t...read more

by C. Penlington

I understand workaholism, as I happen to be a workaholic. As long as you manage your time well, and be sure to take a vacation here and there, you will likely not suffer from burn-out. I take vitamins/minerals, and am su...read more

by Johnette Loefgren

"Mommy it's time to come home." I take Jay Jay to the furniture store and let him tell Mommy it's time to come home. Works every time. His mommy is the manager and she just wants to oversee everything all the ti...read more

by Life's Pleasure

As a workaholic, I tend to over do it with work. But more often than not I know when to throw in the towel. I used to work six days a week, and never complain. I had to go into work no matter what. The days were long t...read more

by Joann Johnson

I know all about workaholics I live with someone who has become just that.My husband works for the railroad and he is on call twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week.This is what they demand.If you are sick and wish ...read more

by noshie

When most people think of a 21 year old they don't typically think of a workaholic. But I am. I realized that I was a workaholic when I chose working over visiting a dying grandmother in the hospital, or worse yet when I c...read more

by J.A. Scott

I know several people that are "workaholics." I feel sad that this is what there life has come too. If only they realised how this obsession is hurting them. Each time I talk to these people, I ask how there day was. I'...read more