Is work addiction a good thing or bad?

[markedman]

Originally Posted by friedchicken

being a work addict or ergomaniac means that one is compelled to do his work, not because he wants to do it. in Japan, the problem is such that the Prime Minister was thought to have died of overwork!

Ergomania. That is a great term to remember. It's fancier than calling the person an addict

[jellyfish]

I am going to borrow from the DSM and say that being a workaholic is only a bad thing if it causes "significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning," which is a major criterion for most disorders.

As long as the workaholic is content with their excess time spent working and their loved ones are comfortable as well, I personally do not see a problem... But then again I'm a workaholic as well!

[Kelly]

I think you can be overworked to the point that you can get very burned out and sick. I think one should seek counseling if it is beginning to be a problem.

[LiveWIRE]

Originally Posted by newleaf

Of course, addiction is never a good thing. There is nothing wrong with working hard and being an achiever. However, when you work so much that you don't care what happens to your health, your relationships, and your life, then it is called addiction, which is not at all healthy.

Thanks for the insight new leaf.

[brother]

Originally Posted by LiveWIRE

Thanks for the insight new leaf.

I agree. Strike the right balance and we'll all be OK.

[ergle]

Being a workaholic is a both a blessing and a curse. You get a lot more done, and usually it means you love your job. however there can be severe health problems from the extra stress.
I hope that I get the perfect balance of loving my job, but loving mylife outside of work even more!

[jonemall1987]

Work addition is good thing. Good work is most important in each and every field. Due to work people get success and money. But over is not good because its effect on our family, business and relationship.

[davidwill186]

work addication is a good thing becuse work is the first process of the man

[808]

I always heard that "workaholic" was just a nice way to say someone is a self-centered a-hole