Why Are You at Work Right Now?

This article on Fast Company raises so many important issues:

• What are your whys?
• Is it necessary to work 8 hours a week to get ahead?
• Do you get more (productive) work done in less time when you only work 40 hours (or less)?
• Are you working to make a living or working to make a life?

I was raised to believe that a good work ethic was very important.  I still think that a good work ethic is important. But my definition has changed dramatically over the past 18 years (since my kids were born). I no longer buy into the Baby Boomer’s definition of put in your 40 years working for the man. Build your pension, take your 2 weeks of vacation every year and be grateful.

I think Gen Y (or Gen Why) asks some valid questions, among them:

• Why should I sacrifice my family for my job?
• Why should I work at an unfulfilling job?

I don’t think we need to make any sacrifices. I think we can have it all.  And I don’t think that’s selfish and lazy.

What do you think?

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