Why you shouldn't work less

Subject: Why you shouldn't work less Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:15 am

Would I be happier if I spent less time at work?

Surely we have all asked ourselves this at one time or another. Perhaps during a fit of pique about a ridiculous deadline or the idiot who works in the next cubicle over. But even when things are going well, you might still wonder: Would I be happier if I worked less? After all, there are other things in life one might want to do during the daytime hours - hang out with the children, climb Mt Everest, sit in a cafe and read a book - all of which seem, in theory, more pleasurable than racking up more hours at the office.

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Before my daughter arrived it hardly ever occurred to me to work less, but since she came along, I've given it more thought. I'm pretty happy now, but could I be happier with fewer hours at work? After all, I really enjoy playing with dinosaur stickers and reading Knuffle Bunny.

If you asked me which gives me more joy, my work or my family, there is no question that it's my family. Hands down. If I had to give one up, it wouldn't even be a contest. And, yet, in a typical workday I spend at least eight hours at my job, sometimes more, and only about three with my family. And, ultimately, I think that's the time split that makes me happiest.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/why-you-shouldnt-work-less-20130109-2cg2e.html#ixzz2HT5P0EYC

Why you shouldn't work less

Why you shouldn't work less

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