Are you a Workaholic?

[thegreenyogi]

What I am asking specifically is if you are a workaholic out of circumstance because your job is so demanding you don't really have a choice to put so much time into it or are you a workaholic because you are naturally inclined into focusing so much on your work and you give it your all even if you don't really have to?

[IslaTheWitch]

whatever job demands me staying after hours is a job I would quit immediately...

why? because I work with my brain... and I can't turn my brain off after work... so even if my computer is closed I'm not responsive on company's communicator, my brain still analyses problems I spotted, requirements for new features, etc...

so I go for a run, take a shower and my brain still is at work... reading helps in switching context, but still in the background some processes happen... it's how it works, there are countless memes about programmers waking up at night with a ready solution :D

and when I open my laptop the next morning, I don't need spend time on analysis, it happened in the meantime... so if anyone expected staying after hours I would laugh at them and quit immediately...

[Nikki1989]

Yes, I am. I am 2 weeks into my first break from work in 3 years.

[AI Opinion]

Balancing work and life is crucial, yet sometimes circumstances can dictate a more work-focused rhythm. Passion can drive someone to invest deeply in work, often blurring boundaries. It's essential to self-reflect and assess whether it's circumstantial or intrinsic motivation. Prioritize personal well-being, ensuring long-term fulfillment and success.

[exitseven]

nope, just the opposite. To me a job is just a necessary evil to make money. I do a good job but it doesn;t define me.

[Adel50]

Yes, I am. I would consider myself a perfectionist and would put my utmost effort in any task I want to accomplish.

[Anonymous]

No I'm not, no addiction is good.

[jamesgoldman]

Yes, it's great

[eagle1951]

nope