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It's relatively well-documented that sleep deprivation has effects similar to those of alcohol intoxication, but coming in to work drunk is a firing offense, wh
by davidtgoldblatt 15y ago
It's relatively well-documented that sleep deprivation has effects similar to those of alcohol intoxication, but coming in to work drunk is a firing offense, while working to the point of sleep deprivation is regarded as heroic. Of course, these aren't quite the same, but I still wish the idea that your dedication is measured by your level of self-destructive sleep habits weren't so prevalent in the tech industry.
- LefterisJP 15y agoYour comment is so true. I currently live in Japan and I see all the sleep deprived Japanese going about their jobs in the laboratory, sleeping in the desk or dozing off while trying to work. I had a talk with them trying to ask them if they realize that better sleep would make them more productive and also improve their overall health but their belief seems to be as you say. They think it's heroic to stay up late working and as a consequence be a zombie next day. And once you start this it's a vicious cycle that is pretty hard to stop. Nothing can increase productivity and mental stability like a good night's sleep.