Workplaces should stop glorifying working beyond normal hours
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (2476)
India
September 20, 2024 3:43am CST
There are certain organizations that informally promote long working hours. This is true in most Asian and African countries. They glorify the long working hours, especially post-midnight. They call the workers as most hardworking and loyal etc. They do not get paid in cash or any benefits for the extra hours they put in.
There has been a news of a death of employee for EY in India, who was constantly working 15-18 hours a day. The work-related stress and not proper sleep seems to have impacted the employee. We all know that constant overtime leads to burnout and long-term health problems. There are many who sacrifice personal lives for sake of work. They all do these, so that they could earn well and get their recognitions. Sadly, only few get recognized and worse all lose to health issues.
I worked for 3 years for toxic company and well it was a living hell everyday including weekends on all those 3 years. They would call even on weekends to extract work. There was no work life balance. In many countries, strict over time rules are yet to implemented.
So, stop working in an environment which glorifying too much work and long working hours! There are btter companies and jobs in the outside world!
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8 responses
@arunima25 (87854)
• Bangalore, India
20 Sep
This toxic work culture has to stop some where. It was shocking to read about this young 26 years old loosing life to toxic work culture and a toxic manager. Employees have the moral responsibility to take care of the mental and emotional health of the employees. Human beings have to be treated like human beings and not like robots.
This mother's tweet is gone viral and so many are coming up with their share of sufferings. Some legal regulations have to be brought up.
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@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
20 Sep
Legal rulings are there but rules are often circumvented to fulfill the needs.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
21 Sep
There are many companies like E&Y that is out there , milking long hours from employees . They pay you less for your efforts and do not care for you at all. I am glad to ahve come out of toxic culture.Thanks for sharing!
@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
23 Sep
@arunima25
The modern expectation is fast becoming of making them work like Robots !
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@dgobucks226 (35762)
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21 Sep
Yes, it's importance to find the right balance between work and leisure that works for you. It's not worth risking your health. With higher prices and worldwide inflation, perhaps that goal may be difficult for some to reach right now. They have to put ever expensive food on the table for their family. Maybe one reason some people are working those extra hours.
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@dgobucks226 (35762)
•
22 Sep
@RevivedWarrior Corporations do take advantage. Especially if unemployment increases and as you indicate job markets are tight. Fewer jobs being available combined with inflationary prices can be a recipe that hurts many people.
Sadly, in this scenario corporations use their leverage and if jobs are scarce, workers have no choice but to stick it out. Hopefully, economies will eventually improve.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
22 Sep
Well, the primary reason most stay in that abuse is becuase they are unable to generate the income from other sources. These corporates take advantage of that fact and exploit. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
21 Sep
Yes- The truth is there are many who have suffered and yet nothing is or was done. Thanks for sharing!
@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
20 Sep
This culture is not good.
Often managers unduly pressurize folks to work on the weekend.
Top Management also creates such pressure conditions.
I read the case of the EY employee.
It is another wake up call for the whole system.
Sometimes people refusing to work on the weekends tend to lose brownie points but I think it is better to take a stand.
You surely had a very tough 3 years in that company.
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@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
21 Sep
@RevivedWarrior
Yes a person who takes a stand might get isolated if others are not bold and supportive.
So regulators need to check the conditions and take appropriate steps.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
21 Sep
Unfortunately , taking a stand while you are in company could result in getting laid off. The only way is to regulate the number of hours. Thanks for sharing!
@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
20 Sep
I used to work long hours and in double shifts in a multinational software company. I would often suffer from chronic fatigue and burnout, not to mention anxiety!! I finally decided to opt out and work from home instead as a freelance writer. I lost the big salary but I've never been more relaxed and free. I don't think I'll ever go back to corporate work. I'd been offered several times, and I always declined. The pay is always tempting, but when I look at the demands of the job, it's not worth it. I'd rather earn a modest income than suffer from all this corporate injustice.
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@almostoveryou (4805)
• Philippines
24 Sep
@RevivedWarrior I'm convinced that my personality is not suited for the corporate life. But I'm in awe of those who are able to maintain their corporate jobs for a very long time. It's not entirely a bad option for some.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
21 Sep
These corporates tempt us with big money and thats where we lose ourselves. Glad you realized and had a better and fruitful life.Thanks for sharing!
@cabuyogty (3062)
• Philippines
21 Sep
Take care of your health so that everyone can work and make money 
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
22 Sep
Very ture- Health is the best thing we need and not exactly money. Thanks for sharing!
@luisadannointed (6308)
• Philippines
2 Oct
That is not loyalty that is abuse of power!
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
3 Oct
There are many who abuse people because they have power. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
22 Sep
Unfortunately it is true. You can even search quora or other job review sites and read about the horrors.Thanks for sharing!
