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Post by dipanjali1 on Nov 5, 2013 20:44:12 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
The article emphasizes on consequences of overworking. In business world, time is considered invaluable and is generally linked to more money. However, working beyond one's limit can be degrading both for the person's physical health as well as for the company. When you push yourself off limit and work long hours, your body is not able to concentrate as much as it need to and as a result productivity does not increase. Thus, it is necessary to have a proper working hours in place in order to have high productivity.
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Post by darrell2009 on Nov 9, 2013 12:03:32 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money The author is right time do equal money but spending to much time work can take its toll on you. Many employees try to adapt to that first on in, last one out mindset which is a job thing when trying to move up but when it start to get overwhelming you begin to perform less at work because you may be fatique not being at to think. So you should always limit your self to a curtain amount of work to work and get your rest don't try to over work your self .
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Post by w0415498 on Nov 9, 2013 22:30:45 GMT -6
Working too hard can cause you problems. It’s always good to take breaks. If you don’t, you can stress yourself out. And too much stress can cause health problems.
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Post by ashleylevernharrison on Nov 10, 2013 1:54:51 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
I believe that it is okay to work a lot every so often, but working 100 hour weeks every week will eventually lead to job burnout. Working long hours means you have to spend less time with your family and you also have less free time to do the things that you want to do which can lead to job dissatisfaction. Job burnout and job dissatisfaction often makes a worker less productive, so it is best to work the hours that you are supposed to work so that you can have time to yourself.
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Post by christiebrown on Nov 10, 2013 12:25:16 GMT -6
I myself work about 70 hour weeks and I've done so for about 2 years now with also being a full-time student, so I know what this article is getting at. Although I feel like I'm doing the right thing by being a hard worker and being driven, I do get burnt out and lose what the big picture is sometimes. It's hard for me to accept that sometimes I really do need a break, because it is true that if you don't take a minute to catch up, your performance will begin to slack because of it.
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Post by christiebrown on Nov 10, 2013 12:25:26 GMT -6
I myself work about 70 hour weeks and I've done so for about 2 years now with also being a full-time student, so I know what this article is getting at. Although I feel like I'm doing the right thing by being a hard worker and being driven, I do get burnt out and lose what the big picture is sometimes. It's hard for me to accept that sometimes I really do need a break, because it is true that if you don't take a minute to catch up, your performance will begin to slack because of it.
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Post by kselders on Nov 10, 2013 16:26:40 GMT -6
I agree that time is money. I think that when a person invest adequate time into their business or work, it shows. I also think that once you've reached a certain level of success, the amount of time devoted to your business should decrease dramatically. As mentioned before, make changes along the way rather than all at once. There's nothing wrong with aiming for success but, know your limits and find a balance between the business & living/personal.
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Post by banessau on Nov 10, 2013 19:56:36 GMT -6
Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
There are so many companies out there that focus on their employees being well rested to be productive. Work overload can be very bad for the health so it is vital to take the break when necessary. Stress is not good for the job or the body. A way companies help their employees relive stress is to have gym facilities at their workplace or let the employees take a week off, or even more if necessary, to clear the mind and find their focus. Although time is "valuable" to some people, it should not be more valuable than one's health.
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Post by arielberthelot on Nov 10, 2013 22:14:01 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
When over working yourself you can sometimes not perform to the best of your ability. Focusing on something for too long can make you become less creative about the subject which can result in work that isn't your very best. This can sometimes hinder your improvement and cause you to not love what you do anymore. Giving your brain time to thing and to rest from a certain topic can give it time to breathe, so that the next day at work your brain is rested up and equipped to do anything it needs to do. By working too hard sometimes can cause failure.
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Post by clayb1919 on Nov 10, 2013 22:29:34 GMT -6
Working too hard can be a bad thing. This link talks about how too much hard work can be tiring and in some cases lead to sickness. I know from experience that if i’m working on something too long I often get frustrated and want to give up. I’ve found that if i take a break from the project, i’m able to clear my mind and gain perspective on the following steps and the process seems to go by quicker.
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Post by brichoux on Nov 10, 2013 22:51:17 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
The title of this article is great. More time working on something doesn't necessarily lead to more money or better results, in fact it often leads to a worse performance. Many people burn out and effectively work slower and are not creative. You don't do your best work or come up with good ideas when you are worn out. It is essential that rest be a required part of your schedule so that the rest of your activities be more productive.
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Post by jameciadavis on Nov 11, 2013 0:34:37 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
I believe that time is money, so I don’t like to waste any time. I agree with Emily Eldridge in saying that, "When you're working too hard, you lose sight of the big picture—and of your health. I ended up getting sick a few times; each time, I'd have at least a small epiphany about something we should have been doing differently."
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Post by tevinrapp7 on Nov 11, 2013 21:06:55 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
Putting to much time into working can over work your brain to a point where you run out of ideas. Just like anything if you overused it you run out of it. Overworking yourself is not necessary in the workforce. People should work until they know they are tired out not until they cant think anymore. On a job if I feel as if Im overworking myself, I would sit down and take a break and think about going back to work. I don't want to affect my health by overworking myself, its not that serious. Sometimes you just need to sit down and chill out before your health becomes a factor.
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Post by bneedham on Nov 12, 2013 16:43:38 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Time Is Money, But More Time Doesn't Equate To More Money
I agree entirely with the article. I have had jobs that required me to work sixty and seventy hour weeks and regardless of how I felt about the job I would still get run down and tired. I even enjoyed the job but it took a toll on my health and productivity.
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Post by w0426116 on Nov 15, 2013 21:56:49 GMT -6
Eldridge makes a very valid point when giving the advice not to work too hard. For those who say that there is no such thing as working too hard, I beg to differ. While working, one must be on their ‘A-game’ and in top health in order to perform to the best of their ability. Working harder and longer does not necessarily mean that you are working better. Over exerting yourself can cause wear and tear on your body, thus causing you to not perform at your best. Take time off to rest both your mental as well as physical states so that you are not performing at a subpar level due to fatigue.
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