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Post by csummers on Jul 27, 2013 11:24:37 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
Every now and then, we must take a step back before we get trapped in the “can’t see the forest for the trees” mentality. This article made me think of the balance my wife and I both must strike between work, school, family obligations, church, hobbies, and quality time with the family. Our work, not to mention the rest of these areas, will suffer if we spend too much time and energy on the job. Unlike Eldridge, love of the job is not the reason I would have to work overtime, and the longer I am there, the more I would prefer not to be at work. If this became the norm, I would not perform to my potential, or my expectations.
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Post by brianbrewer on Jul 27, 2013 19:48:16 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
I think this article takes into consideration an important aspect of the time you put in at work. I think it is very accurate in stating that putting in too many hours is not beneficial. Pushing yourself to the limits for extended periods of time can really burn you out and effect your health. Taking work in stride is valuable and makes you more likely to be more innovative.
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Post by mparrish on Jul 28, 2013 15:44:52 GMT -6
stepping away from your work is very important at times. There have been multiple occasions where I did my best work after taking a couple of days off so I can get a better, fresher viewpoint. Especially if you combine that break with some good social contact of your peers. One time I got a critical idea from someone else who isnt in my industry but had a great idea that was unrelated to my work. I adapted it to what I do and have been very successful with it.
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Post by grober86 on Jul 28, 2013 17:53:39 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
Sometimes when you work too hard you lose sight of the big picture. This could affect you in an adverse manner. Putting in too many hours at work can make you feel rushed, making the tasks in front of you appear daunting and endless. Giving employees time breathe in-between projects will make them fresh and preform way better than if you didn't
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Post by ahrield on Jul 29, 2013 11:21:01 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
Overworking yourself can be very harsh for your body. Yes it is great to get overtime but you must never lose focus of your long term goal for the job and you need to be able to get your rest because one day you will want to retire and will not want to work any more and you don't wanna have to plan your retirement to be just possible hospital vacation. So when it comes to work, work hard but when it's time to take a break take a break so you can always be focused on your goal and long term of living!
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Post by robertnicholson on Jul 29, 2013 11:44:28 GMT -6
I think it very important to prioritize your time and how you spend it. There are many reasons as to why you shouldn’t “over work”. You don’t want to get burnt out on something that you have and will continue to do for a period of time. You have to have a balance between your work life and your personal life and you can’t let your work life interfere too much with your personal life because there needs to be a happy medium. You need to have a good, well-rounded perspective on your life and you should not work yourself too hard into feeling over whelmed.
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Post by knight2 on Jul 29, 2013 16:20:06 GMT -6
Working yourself to death will only hurt you in the long run. I agree that just because you work 100 hrs a week does not mean you will make more. You have to take care of yourself or you will not be well enough to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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Post by amberw on Jul 30, 2013 10:44:51 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
I agree with this article. Everyone is in need of a break. If you put too much time into work, your work isn't going to be great. You will completely burn yourself out on the work you are doing.
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Post by heatherlaurent on Sept 24, 2013 9:58:13 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
Have you ever worked on a provlem for hours and not been able to fugure out a solution? You took a step back, gone on facebook or played a level of candy crush and came back to the problem and the answer was right in front of you the whole time. Studies have showed that when you work too much your health suffers. When you take a step back or you are in a less pressured environment creativity is expanded. Therefore your company prospers and makes more money. This is why, "more time doesnt equate more money". Do not sacrifice your health and creative mind; take a break.
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Post by chrmichall on Oct 2, 2013 14:59:04 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Does Not Equate To More Money
This link talks about not over working yourself. When people tend to over work they lose energy and began to miss small things. Everyone should take a Reasonable break from working and enjoy life. When doing this new ideas may come and those new ideas will help your company in the long run.
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Post by Holland Bussell on Oct 4, 2013 13:03:45 GMT -6
Overloading yourself with work is never a good idea. Logging in too many hours can obviously have its tolls on the body and mind. It is best to take your time with assignments so you are not rushing or overlooking the fine details. I know at times some people can be overzealous about jobs that they truly love, but overexerting your energy is not the best option to take. Instead they should divert their time and effort equally to complete tasks and maintain the body and soul.
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Post by ernestmajoue on Oct 6, 2013 16:24:16 GMT -6
Working to hard and long can definitely wear you out and make you lose sight of your goals. Being aware and rested helps you to stay focused on the goals and tasks ahead. Emily states in the article she took a step back and it helped her become more thoughtful. I like to work hard and have an equal or more playing or resting time to get my mind focused on the next task.
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Post by brentgruber on Oct 7, 2013 11:14:51 GMT -6
It is extremely important not to overwork yourself and maintain a healthy balance between work and free time. As someone who has worked 80 plus hours a week I can definitely relate to this topic. It is hard when you are in the work mode, you feel unstoppable and very productive. However, in the long run it could be really detrimental to not only your health, but the quality of work you are producing. It is important to take a step back look at the big picture, and clear your mind from the tasks at hang. Every now and then it is very beneficial to do so. You tend to see different perspectives that you were unaware of prior and these things can really help out.
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Post by tyancey on Oct 9, 2013 21:02:03 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
This article gives great advice. Especially for those that are just moving into the world of business and are so eager and excited to work hard and show what they can do. I have actually been this person. I absolutely loved my boss and my job and I wanted to work as much as possible. The more I worked and the harder I worked the more my boss praised me and I ate it up. However, I eventually got to where I could not do it anymore. I could not work that much (and continue to do well in school) without really getting sick. I eventually noticed that I was not able to give everything I had all the time. I had to cut back in order to give one hundred percent.
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Post by stephaniemeyer on Oct 12, 2013 18:00:49 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
Eldridge makes a valid point in her article. I'm learning very quickly, in my new career, that if one works too much (even if you love what you're doing) it will certainly catch up with you. I began teaching over a month ago, and I had no idea as to the hours and hours I'd put in each day. I'm usually still in my classroom at 6:00 in the evening and then, after an hour and a half drive home, I spend a few more hours each night working on lesson plans, grading papers, coming up with engaging activities and centers for my students, posting grades, etc.....The list goes on and on. Yes, I truly love what I'm doing, but I've already been physically sick two of the 5 weeks I've been teaching and my emotions sometimes get the best of me as well. I think I may need to take Eldridge's advice and find a happy medium between work and play.
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