Английский язык. 11 класс. 22.05

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Nowadays a lot of people work so much that they do not have time to do anything else. Some people say that workaholism is a key to success. Others are convinced that it is rather bad to be addicted to one's work (200-250 words).

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Some people think that they will succeed only if they work a lot. If you are the first one in the morning and the last one to leave at night, if you take fewer vacation days and never take a sick day, you will do better than the people who don't do that. But is it really good to be a workaholic?

To my mind, workaholics often forget about work-life balance and suffer from the conflict between work and family. They often sacrifice their health for their jobs. They are too preoccupied with their careers and they have no time for rest, pleasure and spiritual development. As a result, constant fatigue, physical and moral exhaustion, monotony and impossible pressure at work and at home may cause stress. Consequently, it may result in a real breakdown of health. What is more, workaholism may lead to early death, often on the job.

However, working hard is greatly valued in many countries. For instance, there are many people who are addicted to their work in the USA. They always think about their work and feel frustrated. But I believe that workaholism is not the same as working hard. I think that everybody should realize that being healthy and happy is more important than making a career.

To sum up, workaholism is a serious social problem Workaholics' obsession with work is all-occupying, which prevents them from maintaining healthy relationships and outside interests. So it is better not to overwork and to protect your health.