Comments on: Workaholic: Who Me? http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/ skillful means for conscious living Mon, 28 May 2012 02:48:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Myriad Life http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-81 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:11:38 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-81 My work hours are erratic in relation to time of year. Because I’m self-employed it all counts on me so I have to put the hours in to get the rewards. The summer can see me working 15hr days, and there is little time for anything else.

I have to take any holiday in winter months which means going further afield to find some warmth.

For the first few years I had to sacrafice some family time which was tough but now I make sure I get more time with them which is good.

Winter equals more free time and I relish it!

Life is not all about work but it’s hard to make a living without being truly dedicated to what you do. It’s a tricky balance and when you are absorbed it’s difficult to realise how to deal with it all.

Myriad Lifes last blog post..Markets in London

]]> By: timethief http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-80 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:07:50 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-80 @Jun Loayza
I am also a small business person and I can tell you that the 90 hours you put into enjoying work during a week in your 20′s and 30′s may or may not pay off in terms of finances but when it comes to your relationship you will be running a huge deficit. That’s why it’s not surprising to see so many men and women crash and burn between the ages of 35 and 55. It also explains why their marriages and their relationships with their kids are destroyed. IMO you ought to take these tips seriously.

]]> By: Jun Loayza http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-79 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:14:52 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-79 Hi TimeThief,

These are some great tips to help someone control his or her addiction to work.

I have a completely different point of view being an entrepreneur. My team and I are working 90+ hours a week because we have startup company. As an entrepreneur, you have to put in A LOT of hours without getting any pay at all.

It’s a very tough life. My girlfriend calls me a workaholic all the time. I feel that I have to work these insane hours or else my company won’t succeed. The best part is that I’m not really “working” because I’m having fun while doing it. Therefore, I have fun 90+ hours a week!

]]> By: Ori http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-78 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:42:47 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-78 I just wanted to say thanks for this post. I’ve been “joking” for over 10 years now that I’m a workaholic. I’m a good observer, and have noticed the pattern my relationships take… and they always end because I get bored with the person, and am way more focused on my work. I recently lost a relationship that was everything I was looking for– but I didn’t realize it at the time — and I didn’t participate that much in it…. despite wanting to. I didn’t go exploring with her, didn’t do much other than eat together. I’d join her in bed- once I was ready to collapse between 3 to 9am… then I’d be up before her, and back to work.

It was after that relationship, and hearing someone talk about crack-addicts losing their families, jobs, and homes to their addiction… it made me think, and I googled “workaholics anonymous” – it was all articles… and I fit the bill, scoring 100% on every checklist of symptoms. What a shocker. In retrospect, I’m sure everyone that knows me is like “Duh!!! How could you NOT know??” But I’m self employed. I do work that I love (photography, design, websites, marketing, interactive multimedia), and I live to learn… so I learn every day as well. The official site for Workaholics Anonymous did not even show in my search! I’m grateful for your well-written article.

As for me… this harsh reality check just occurred the other day. I’ve decided that perhaps being my own boss may be too much freedom to handle. I don’t like working for other people, so perhaps a new gig that only works during certain hours (such as Day-Trading) is a good start. I’ve already taken the steps to move towards that. I’m fairly happy, and very fit. I exercise daily, and eat healthy. Sleeping normally?? ha ha ha – that’s another story. My older brother says I shouldn’t date until I’ve “fixed myself” – but I think the awareness should be enough, and a new relationship should give me something to do instead of work… as well as something to remind me what’s important. Last year, I traveled around the country, completely based around who’s couch I’m crashing on next (the entire year), and I felt so free and alive. (btw– I’m VERY ENTP on the Myers-Briggs)
—-Thanks again

]]> By: Ori http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-77 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:41:56 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-77 I just wanted to say thanks for this post. I’ve been “joking” for over 10 years now that I’m a workaholic. I’m a good observer, and have noticed the pattern my relationships take… and they always end because I get bored with the person, and am way more focused on my work. I recently lost a relationship that was everything I was looking for– but I didn’t realize it at the time — and I didn’t participate that much in it…. despite wanting to. I didn’t go exploring with her, didn’t do much other than eat together. I’d join her in bed- once I was ready to collapse between 3 to 9am… then I’d be up before her, and back to work.

It was after that relationship, and hearing someone talk about crack-addicts losing their families, jobs, and homes to their addiction… it made me think, and I googled “workaholics anonymous” – it was all articles… and I fit the bill, scoring 100% on every checklist of symptoms. What a shocker. In retrospect, I’m sure everyone that knows me is like “Duh!!! How could you NOT know??” But I’m self employed. I do work that I love (photography, design, websites, marketing, interactive multimedia), and I live to learn… so I learn every day as well. The official site for Workaholics Anonymous did not even show in my search! I’m grateful for your well-written article.

As for me… this harsh reality check just occurred the other day. I’ve decided that perhaps being my own boss may be too much freedom to handle. I don’t like working for other people, so perhaps a new gig that only works during certain hours (such as Day-Trading) is a good start. I’ve already taken the steps to move towards that. I’m fairly happy, and very fit. I exercise daily, and eat healthy. Sleeping normally?? ha ha ha – that’s another story. My older brother says I shouldn’t date until I’ve “fixed myself” – but I think the awareness should be enough, and a new relationship should give me something to do instead of work… as well as something to remind me what’s important. Last year, I traveled around the country, completely based around who’s couch I’m crashing on next (the entire year), and I felt so free and alive.
—-Thanks again

]]> By: timethief http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-76 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:23:47 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/2007/05/15/workaholic-who-me/#comment-76 @Maria
Hello there. As I read your post I recognize how self-aware you are and how you do strive to establish balance in your life. Reading your post reminds me of the Myers Briggs personality testing http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/06/24/infj-the-most-rare-of-all-the-types/
Have you taken the test? If so, what was the result?

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