Work ethic is very important. Unfortunately, a common definition of work ethic involves sacrificing quality of life to pump out as much work as possible. These maniacs overshadow other individuals that still produce high quality work but in lesser quantities. If you want to maximize happiness do not include the following in your definition of work ethic:
- Working over 40 hours a week
- Coming into work on days off
- Having a work phone
- Working when not in the office. This includes checking emails.
- Not using vacation
- Not using sick days when you do not feel well. Also, not working from home when you take a sick day lol Don't be an id--t. Working from home while being sick will not help you heal. Work stress might be the main reason you got sick in the first place.
If you are a victim of items on this list you have issues. You are trying to get approval from the wrong people while neglecting the ones who love you.
Why are you trying to get approval from these strangers?
If you seriously think about this questions and write detailed answers you will get to know yourself better. What you find from this exercise could be scary and sad. Don't say I did not warn you.
This deserves its own thread. Thanks for the post, @2xpu+1vr9jRE5.