Are you a workaholic?

@NeoComp (1316)
United States
March 14, 2008 3:51am CST
I am a workaholic.. They say people are workaholics to get away from everything else or avoid things. They say it's a sign of depression.. and way to hide from yourself. I guess I always put work or personal projects ahead of everything else. And as soon as I wake up.. and go to sleep I am thinking about making money.. and more of it. But sometimes.. doing lots of work if not for me. I need to drink alcohol... I am 25.. and I pretty sure..I will die a workaholic lol. But at least I get more money than when I was a slacker.
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11 responses
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I sure am a workaholic. That is all I ever do and get done, is work. There is always something to do. I also have to work to make money every day too. I cannot sit still because there is always so much work to be done.
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@NeoComp (1316)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I know what you mean. there is so much to do,and so much money to make. I love making money everyday.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
14 Mar 08
Me too. I wish there were more hours in a day to earn it though, especially in Mylot. It takes alot of hours to work with it, to make decent money with it.
@angeljenn (894)
• Zaragoza, Spain
15 Mar 08
hello there to U...yes, i would say, that i'm a workaholic...because i'm always busy, sometimes i don't have time for myself anymore, like reading or other cool stuffs like watching movies...but thank GOD, nowadays, i always find time to balance and use my other time for myself... I'm 23, and i'm proud to be workaholic...because i don't depend on my parents anymore...well, ever since i was a kid, i've always wanted to be independent... Although, i'm still living with my parents and my brother, but i am not dependent on them...i have my own money and i always help my parents, even though, they don't really need my help...but i'm always there for them to share and help... I don't believe that being workaholic is a sign of depression...actually, it's a sign of being a hard worker...it's really a good thing, because you become so responsible with yourself even if you're at young age... There's no wrong being a workaholic person, just don't be over workaholic and full of stress...find some time for yourself too...like do some relaxing exercise, like yoga for example... You can read all your favorite books, or watch your favorite movies...do some relaxing moments for yourself...listen to some cool music... I would say that being a workaholic is a great achievement...it's a proof of being a hardworker...there's no wrong with it, just find time for yourself and give yourself a break too at times... Good for you...because you're a hardworker...i'm a workaholic too, and i find it really so cool to be a workaholic person...stay responsible as you are...this is really a cool discussion...have a blessed day ahead of U...may GOD BLESS U & UR family always!!!
@ngty69 (971)
• India
14 Mar 08
Well, I am not really a workaholic. But I love to earn money in easy way. I also not a person who know psychology. But I know that earning money is a good thing. And I also know that you need to take care of your personal things also. But If you start taking care of your personal things they definitely you can not be termed as Workaholic, which means less money. So its very hard to make a balance between work and personal things. But of course its your choice. Nobody can force you to change it. Thanks for reading my response. Goodbye
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@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
15 Mar 08
yes, i do work hard... even if i am at home i even work and try to finish all the works i have left at work. so when i get to work i will not have too much work to do. its just sometimes i feel i can be really comfortable working at my pc in home.
@nengs10 (3180)
• Philippines
14 Mar 08
I want to keep myself busy. Being busy is a good thing for me. It has given me a more positive outlook in life since I always think of earning more to support my family and loved ones. I may be busy but I don't really feel much pressure since I love my work and I am comfortable with it.
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• India
15 Mar 08
I am a workholic too. Since I am a college volunteer, I am busy with with something or the other at my college. Working on the internet is another work I have. I work here because I earn. Both the works are wqually interesting to me and so I rarely get tired doing them. But the biggest drawback is that I rarely get time for something else. This may be because of greed or enthusiasm, but I am accustomed to it now.
@plumwish07 (4057)
• Indonesia
15 Mar 08
without my realizing i also love to work but i don't think that i already workaholoc coz i still like to spare my time to do my hobby and anything fun else. but i also admit if in a day i did not do anything about any work, i just feel my body so hard to move and getting headache whole of day but i also notice that some people really like to work as like if they don't do any work they just nothing. i know this cause my previously was like workaholic person
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
14 Mar 08
Yes I am workalcholic. I also agree people works to get away from everything and to avoid things. I also try to hide myself by keeping me busy and working hard. I am not perfect in everything and that is one of the reason I keep on working without rest. I think I should stop doing it. Some days I work from 12 to 15 hours a day.
@mishastar (734)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I'm the same way. I like to work, work, work all the time. I like 5 hours away from my family and friends and is currently attending college. I get depressed sometimes because because I wish I was back home. So I consume myself with work so I don't have to time about things.
@punkpro (34)
• India
14 Mar 08
I thought workaholic is a person who loves to work, without thinking about the rewards in this case the money he would get. Now when talking about reward, I am not saying that he is not bothered about the outcome. Everyone wants a reward and I would say that person to be workaholic who works for the shear for it and all he need is satisfaction at the end of the day. When you are depressed getting lost in your work would probably give you relief or that is what many people do, but I don't see this to be the only reason for people becoming workaholic. I guess all the scientists in this world are not suffering from depression.
• Indonesia
15 Mar 08
same here. My work hours are 9 AM - 6 PM Monday- Friday but i usually went home at 8. and Sometimes i went to office on Saturday- Sunday. I don't get extra money for working overtime since i'm already on supervision level. Sometimes i want to find another job, but my company give another reward for us like travel abroad, annual bonus, and i don't think that others will give that. So my sugestion is, try to love your work. And think of what benefit you get from your work. If you can't, just find another job.