Work Rhythm Conundrum
Is it possible to change a lazy bastard into a raging workaholic? For example, if an extremely relaxed citizen from Jamaica (you know what that means) accepted a job offer in Japan, would he increase his personal risk of "karoshi"?
I'm sure that one's possible, because either willingly or unwillingly, the expatriate always absorbs a part of the culture, and therefore his work tempo may increase. But is it likely?
What if, let's say, he came from a European capital and was now working in Sub-Saharan Africa? Would you say his rhythm would decrease or increase? Most people would say decrease, I would have said it myself 2 weeks ago.
The thing is, a workaholic isn't just someone who works too hard, it's those people who are really addicted and believe their world will collapse if they stop working. So I guess it has more to do with the level of responsibility you have and your life goals, and not so much about the surrounding culture.
I'm sure that one's possible, because either willingly or unwillingly, the expatriate always absorbs a part of the culture, and therefore his work tempo may increase. But is it likely?
What if, let's say, he came from a European capital and was now working in Sub-Saharan Africa? Would you say his rhythm would decrease or increase? Most people would say decrease, I would have said it myself 2 weeks ago.
The thing is, a workaholic isn't just someone who works too hard, it's those people who are really addicted and believe their world will collapse if they stop working. So I guess it has more to do with the level of responsibility you have and your life goals, and not so much about the surrounding culture.
posted by fonzie | 12:11 PM
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No Jamaican would prove himself/herself a good employee in Japan. Now come to think about it, nor would a "regular" european.
It is indeed a cultural thing.
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