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Originally Posted by sand_man
Sad. In the big picture, who really wants to work themselves to death? Reminds me of the Japanese work ethic, occasionally in the news; flat out (often with unclaimed overtime) until deteriorating health or a suicide.
Balance.
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It is different if you go kill yourself over some crap job or if you feel you move mountains. That was a big shot superstar CEO, it really is a bit different to work hard for that than pushing paper in an accounting firm in Japan ...
Also, regarding earlier comments, yes, if you are a division head in a global company, I would expect you to answer my call on Saturday. If you are a cog in the machine further down, then no.
Aside from the smoking habit, this lifestyle doesn't have to kill you. There are plenty people out there getting to 80+ on barely any sleep and constant "on" state.
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