{"id":295718,"date":"2024-05-31T14:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T06:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=295718"},"modified":"2024-05-31T16:44:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T08:44:44","slug":"working-late-because-i-am-a-workaholic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/working-late-because-i-am-a-workaholic\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019m working late, \u2018cos I\u2019m a singer<\/del> workaholic\u201d: Toeing the line between dedication and workaholism"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did my headline stop you in your tracks? The only correct answer is yes. If you\u2019re taking too long to respond, there\u2019s no denying it: you\u2019re a certified workaholic with a capital W. You\u2019re a card-carrying member of Workaholics Global, an association that solely exists with you until you start talking about it with others who are in the same boat.<\/p>\n

Wait, don\u2019t click away! There\u2019s nothing to be ashamed of! Let me tell you a secret: I worked on this article on a weekend<\/a> trip to Johor Bahru<\/a>. Why? Well, because I\u2019m a workaholic. Declaring myself as that on the interweb feels like an admission of guilt. See, I\u2019ve always believed you shouldn\u2019t make your day job \u2013 and, by extension, being a workaholic\u00a0\u2013 your identity. It looks like I have to eat my words now.<\/p>\n

Is workaholism some kind of disease?<\/h3>\n
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Photography: Jonas Leupe via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ooh, that\u2019s a good question, honey. Merriam-Webster defines a workaholic as a compulsive worker. According to Vocabulary.com, these people are \u201cobsessed with working to an unhealthy degree.\u201d Basically, the power off switch doesn\u2019t exist for them. They\u2019re still furiously tapping away on their keyboards, replying to emails, and responding to work group chats beyond working hours, on weekends, and maybe even when they\u2019re on leave. Yikes!<\/p>\n

Lin Chin, career coach and founder of Deliberate Humans<\/a>, an organisation that helps ambitious individuals redefine their career to fuel their growth, goals, and fulfilment, says workaholism is different from taking pride in one\u2019s work, being committed to high standards, and wanting to progress in one\u2019s career.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing dedicated to your work and wanting to do a good job means having clarity about how you want to show up in your occupation. At the same time, it\u2019s important to be deliberate about choosing how much time and energy you put towards your work,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Distinguishing between working hard and becoming overly preoccupied with your job sounds simple in theory. However, it\u2019s a delicate balancing act in practice. I can\u2019t speak for my fellow workaholics, but there\u2019ve been plenty of times when it\u2019s late but I tell myself, \u201cJust one more hour and I\u2019ll wrap up\u201d. Or, \u201cI\u2019ll finish this and shut down; I\u2019m almost done anyway.\u201d Sound familiar to any of you?<\/p>\n

If you think that\u2019s bad\u2026 well, brace yourselves, \u2018cos it gets worse: despite having a 4.5-day work week<\/a>, there are Fridays when I don’t diligently clock out at 1.30pm. Please don\u2019t tell HR!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m working late, \u2018cos I\u2019m a workaholic<\/h3>\n
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If only working late could be proudly worn like a badge of honour. Photography: Allylikethecat via Tumblr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2022, Kisi<\/a> studied 100 cities to determine which ones provide the healthiest work-life balance. The result? Singapore is the fourth most overworked city, following Hong Kong<\/a> and Kuala Lumpur<\/a>. Our little island ranked second in 2021 and 2019, behind Hong Kong and Tokyo<\/a> respectively. Meanwhile, statistics from the Ministry of Manpower<\/a> show employees are clocking an average of 43.8 hours per week, down only an hour from a decade ago. (Our common work arrangement is up to 44 hours per week.)<\/p>\n

Are we moving in the right direction? Hold that thought. Despite the reduced average working hours, we still hear tales of people working late into the night. See, the math isn\u2019t mathing here. Why are people, particularly Singaporeans, becoming workaholics? Is it because they \u201chave to\u201d keep up with the rat race? Does ambition have something to do with it?<\/p>\n

\u201cNobody sets out to be a workaholic,\u201d Lin Chin tells me, to which I agree. Who in their right mind wants to be known as that? Unfortunately, there are some factors behind why folks fall into this conundrum. Firstly, employees might worry they\u2019re not performing well, leading them to devote more time to work. However, this fixation doesn\u2019t lead to any incremental or meaningful outputs.<\/p>\n

Conditioning is another factor that can cause regular worker bees to turn to workaholism. \u201cA prime example is the perceptions of success and hard work we are raised with. When we transition to the workplace, we bring this conditioning with us. Our initial work experiences are also formative. We might take those norms into a new culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lin Chin also highlights that many people build their identity around work, as it offers direction, meaning and purpose. So, they must constantly ensure they can continue building their work, reinforcing their selfhood.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut what happens when you stop working? If you speak to people who are newly retired or unexpectedly retrenched, it\u2019s a new phase of life in which they have to find other things to anchor their identities on.\u201d<\/p>\n

She works hard for the money<\/del> identity<\/h3>\n
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Photography: Ron Lach via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of my close girlfriends is a proud workaholic. Her identity revolves around work, and despite being married and having a child, she prioritises her job. For the longest time, I didn\u2019t understand why she was proud of this \u2018role\u2019 and even tried advising her to take it easy with work. I was concerned for her well-being.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve heard horror stories of people ending up dead because they\u2019ve worked too hard. The Japanese term for this is karoshi, which loosely translates to occupation-related sudden death. While there\u2019s no direct correlation between the two, Lin Chin says it\u2019s common for executives to develop heart problems, chronic diseases, and other ailments because of stressful situations.<\/p>\n

\u201cExtended stress can affect immunity and physical health through things like cortisol production, which has a cascade of effects across our body. There might be other somatic effects: you don\u2019t know you\u2019re stressed or overworking, but headaches or tummy upsets happen more regularly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nowadays, I\u2019ve stopped attempting to convince my friend to slow down her workaholic tendencies and stop equating work to her personality. Did I do it out of concern or was I projecting my fears and struggles with work-life balance onto her? I\u2019ve realised each person\u2019s relationship with work is deeply personal and shaped by various factors \u2013 some of which we might not fully understand or relate to.<\/p>\n

Talking with Lin Chin and sharing my friend\u2019s experience made me reflect on my own work habits. Am I really a workaholic, or do I just like what I do and don\u2019t mind putting in more hours to complete my tasks and achieve my goals?<\/p>\n

We can work from home\u2026 and shut down after office hours<\/h3>\n
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Photography: Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let\u2019s wind back the clock to 2020: the world went into lockdown, and most people were forced to work from home. While this initially sounded like a sweet arrangement, the cracks eventually started showing. A 2020 study by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine cites issues like blurred work-life boundaries, making it difficult to mentally detach from work and increasing stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n

Even though life has largely gone back to normal, flexible work arrangements are here to stay. Many companies have adopted hybrid work models, allowing employees to split their time between the office and home. This flexibility can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it offers greater autonomy and the potential for a better work-life balance. Conversely, it can lead to an \u201calways-on\u201d mentality. Some employees find it harder to set boundaries.<\/p>\n

There are ways to circumvent these issues. Lin Chin encourages implementing mini rituals for your work days to help you change your headspace. She also recommends redefining productivity: what it means for you and how work fits into the kind of life and career path you design for yourself. Lastly, remember to build interests and social connections outside of work. Doing these can change your perspectives and options.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s easier said than done, but these suggestions are definitely worth the work,\u201d she tells me.<\/p>\n

Do you end work on time or do you work overtime?<\/h3>\n
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Photography: Antoni Shkraba via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a good, hard look, I\u2019ve concluded that I\u2019m not actually a workaholic. Rather, I have no qualms about extending my hours. Before you come for me, I\u2019ll have you know there are marked differences between being a workaholic and simply working hard.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not driven by a compulsive need to work and I don\u2019t feel guilty or anxious when I\u2019m not working. For me, working long hours is a temporary necessity for specific projects or deadlines. It\u2019s all about control: those who work long hours, like yours truly, do so out of choice and can typically step back once the work is done. I\u2019m also ambitious and want to hit my marks; I have clear goals and work strategically to accomplish them. Determined individuals understand the importance of rest and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

If you identify as a workaholic, please know that I\u2019m not calling you out. You do you, babes! Regardless, it\u2019s important to recognise the signs and take steps to address them. Ultimately, understanding the differences between workaholism and working hard can help you strike a healthier balance. You need to be deliberate about your choices and mindful of how you allocate your time and energy. By doing so, you can achieve your goals without sacrificing your well-being. \u201cKnow what you want and what\u2019s important to you,\u201d Lin Chin says.<\/p>\n

Now, if you\u2019ll excuse me, I have to continue with some other pending tasks. Yes, I\u2019m still working after my official hours, but I like what I do and I do it for myself. Once I\u2019m done for the day, I\u2019ll treat myself to a Netflix binge-fest<\/a>. Small wins!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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