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The Effect of Being a Workaholic
In today's fast-paced world, the pressure to excel professionally is immense, often leading
individuals to adopt workaholic tendencies. The effects of workaholism extend to the physical,
psychological, and social domains of life. The purpose of this essay is to consider the causes that
make people become work addicts and the outcome which results from it. Workaholism has
several effects on the life of a person in terms of the physical, mental and social well-being of an
individual.
Causes of Becoming a Workaholic
Societal pressure is one of the main reasons for workaholism to occur. In many different
cultures, success is often measured through professional achievements and the amount of money
that one has. This societal pressure results in increased work output in order to get recognition,
better positions, and improved financial returns irrespective of other facets of life. This is
worsened by low employment opportunities, which makes the employees work for many hours
in order to compete for their jobs with other employees.
Another major factor that has contributed greatly towards corruption is self-enrichment.
Many individuals are willing to work hard in order to accomplish what they want and be
successful at what they do. This can make them become workaholics since they are always
setting goals for themselves and striving to achieve them. The feeling of a job well done and the
positive reinforcement from colleagues or employers can contribute to a cycle of motivation to
push harder.
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Technological advancement also contributes greatly to the promotion of workaholism.
Nowadays, people use smartphones and the internet at work and continue working during their
free time. People have to be ready to work at any time, honoring emails and doing their work at
night or during the weekends. This results in constant connection to work, which leads to longer
working hours and stress among employees.
Effects of Being a Workaholic
The consequences of being a workaholic are complex and, for the most part, negative.
The most important effect is on the physical health of the individuals involved. Long working
hours may result in chronic fatigue and sleep disorders and may cause or contribute to the
development of cardiovascular diseases (Kim et al. 4). The sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy
eating that stems from a rigorous work schedule can deepen these complications and lead to a
decreased quality of life.
Workaholism also has a severe impact on mental health. Photographers are also under
pressure to perform well and are always on set; this may lead to stress and anxiety. This can, in
the long run, cause burnout, which is defined as a state of physical, emotional and mental fatigue
as a result of stress. Besides impacting the effectiveness of workers, burnout can also result in
depression and dissatisfaction with life as a whole.
One of the aspects of life that is bound to be impacted negatively when an individual is a
workaholic is interpersonal relationships. Thus, families and social contacts are neglected due to
long working hours. This may cause loneliness and put much pressure on relations with friends
and family members. This can make some members of the family feel left out and this may lead
to misunderstanding and poor communication. It can also reduce the chances of building other
types of relationships apart from work-related ones, which is also a form of loneliness.
Conclusion
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Finally, the causes of workaholism are societal pressure, desire, and technological
influence. However, as much as it is noble to be hardworking and aim at getting a good job or a
promotion, there are consequences of being a workaholic. The impact on physical and
psychological well-being, and interaction between people highlights the importance of achieving
this equilibrium. Therefore, by promoting these causes and incorporating healthy work practices
in the workplace, the employee has a better quality and productive life.
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Work Cited
Kim, Nanhee, et al. "The crossover effects of supervisors’ workaholism on subordinates’
turnover intention: The mediating role of two types of job demands and emotional
exhaustion.":International journal of environmental research and public health:17.21
(2020): 7742. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217742
