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That section of the article unfortunately conflates two types of not switching off. * Late at night, quick check of my email or Slack and maybe even reply (eit
by quietbritishjim 3y ago
That section of the article unfortunately conflates two types of not switching off.
* Late at night, quick check of my email or Slack and maybe even reply (either to get it out of the way or to show off how hard I'm working).
* While I'm in the shower, thinking about some interesting logical problem (can be something mundane like how to clearly express something in a report).
What is healthy and what isn't is subjective. But most would agree the first is not healthy, while some would say that the second is OK. Personally, I think it's fine (nice even) and certainly doesn't interfer with social or family life.
You (comment I'm replying to) have added a third which is quite different: "chronic workers" are those that are flat out working for extended hours. That's not really the same as not being able to switch off.