Using work to avoid problems in your life

in r2cornell •  last year 

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People avoid conflict and fixing issues in their personal lives through workaholism.

Workaholics cope with uncertainty in personal relationships by withdrawing into work. Work can be a sanctuary, and personal relationships can be messy. People invest time into work, come home exhausted to their most important relationships and collapse onto a couch in front of a screen.

Workaholism can be about control. I am past the point in my life where I view work as a meritocracy or a place I can invest time into to get rich. Work pays the bills, and family time is much more important. I understand temporary arrangements where overtime is necessary, but long-term working too much is unsustainable and unnecessary. I worked two jobs and quit one because it was taking me away from my family.

Hustle culture is mostly a foolish endeavor. Why put wear on your car and body for a few dollars? Invest into your primary job so you can work fewer hours instead of an endless gig work slog.

Make sure to spend time with family and friends. Work is a job that keeps you just over broke for the most part. Lifestyle creep enslaves many, and workaholism won't solve your problems.

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