05-Sep-2010 13:16

So come on, own up… Be honest… Are you?

So come on, own up… Be honest… Are you or are you not…?

… a workaholic?

Summer holidays are, for most, almost over now.

So pray tell us: are you or are you not a workaholic?

Whilst you were tanning on the beach, touring, enjoying a cool beer in the sun, sailing on a boat, enjoying a great meal or simply taking time off at home… did you miss your work, your office, the camaraderie & did you worry about work?

Did you worry that things were going haywire, that your staff & help were unable to cope, were incapable of working without your input and the business was going downhill fast ‘without you’!

It’s accepted that an indication of a workaholic is when you are constantly connected to the office – be it by mobile or landline phone, internet, BlackBerry or laptop.

& how many times on your recent holiday, or indeed daily, do you tell your wife or girlfriend (or hubbie / boyfriend) that you’ll be ready in a minute but; you just have to finish this sooooo vital report, email, attachment, message etc…

…or how many times did you say, ‘’you go on down to the beach, pub, bar, café and I’ll follow in 5 minutes when I’ve completed this short….’’
Yep, haven’t we all experienced those little voices in the head, telling us, ‘’hey, it's not our fault, because if we don't do it, who will?’’
So c’mon peeps - be honest here!
Getting work done and putting in a little overtime is one thing & certainly admirable, but do you know when enough is enough!!

I know I’d fail the workaholic test!