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It's sad, but while this is far from the first article on the damage that comes from overwork, the people who have the power to stop it don't seem to care enoug
by pmoriarty 5y ago
It's sad, but while this is far from the first article on the damage that comes from overwork, the people who have the power to stop it don't seem to care enough to do so.
- ketanmaheshwari 5y agoIn addition, there is cultural conditioning towards overworking. The problem will likely continue until this changes. There are progressive movements like UBI and 4-days work week but the inertia will take its toll for some time to come I reckon.
- handrous 5y ago3-day or bust. Enough to still get stuff done, but means that even on a non-vacation week, work no longer dominates most of your life.
- datameta 5y agoI don't think an ambitious all-or-nothing approach will pass in the voting chambers. It needs to start with moving to 4 days. In fact in some places 6 days is the normal work week so for them a change to a legal and cultural expectation of 5 work days would be a big step.
- munk-a 5y agoI've always been heavy but while working in the gaming industry I put on enough extra pounds to develop full blown OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) from pounding down sugary coffees in the mornings I felt exhausted (eventually every morning, because OSA). Working 9AM-8PM regularly has real health side effects and, honestly, it can get a lot worse than 11 hour days in the gaming industry.