Am I a workalchoholic or just being effective to work?

A work aholic is not someone who takes their work seriously...it sounds like you are a responsible employee who is earning her pay the way she should. Any employer would be glad to have you on board. A workaholic is usually someone who spends 24-7 working for their employee, night and day, and bringing work home, ignoring responsiblities that they may have at home. That is a workaholic, which is what I used to be. I worked 10 hours a day, brought work home, and didn't stop untill 9:00-10:00 at night. I also worked on Saturdays till 1:00pm, and often at home on Sundays. I had no social life...and it seemed the more work I did, the more there was. Then one Friday evening, I walked out my work place around 8:00 at night, and discovered that I was the only car left in the parking lot, and that's when I learned that I was a complete idiot. I was so miserable. From that moment on, I left at 5:00 like everyone else and found enjoyment in life again.

I do researches too, I work six days per week and I am alwauys here and there collecting informations so even people around tell me that I work a lot but I love what I am doing and this week will be the last week of my job so I like to complete everything because I go somewhere else. We are simply very well in our jobs thats all.

I think it's unfortunate that many people don't take their work seriously. Too many people want to just put in time until they can go home, with no loyalty toward the company or interest in what they're doing. I applaud you for taking such an interest. Be proud that you have and consider those who don't, as losers. They're hurting themselves, so just smile and go on if they say you're too serious at your work.

Well, being workaholic is you don't give yourself a break or your too much stress with your work but you kept working. But in your situation you set your priorities towards your work for your family.Then I'm sure they always understand.