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| firebush03 said: I'd say you make a fair point if it weren't for the fact that my "job" (i.e. field of study in school) is something i love doing. (Mathematical research. I go from 8am til 10pm most days, accompanied by 5x 20min breaks throughout the day...most of which spent on VGChartz.) I can't be doing something "fun" too much, otherwise I start feeling unproductive and useless. I enjoy being a workaholic. :) Plus, I'm a Christian...and Christians tend not to be very suicidal lol. |
Religion aside, that kinda work ethic is not healthy long term. I know since I've done that and still deal with the consequences. But it didn't hamper my gaming (much) since I would do that at night... (My insomnia got much worse from working 60+ hours a week)
I was working through the night often (staying at the office), going home in the morning for a shower and breakfast then back to work. (Last bus out of there was at 10 pm, miss that meant staying overnight) Going into work on Sunday to get a head start on the week.
Eventually it led to migraines and sleep paralysis, awake while my body was asleep, unable to move while fully aware. I was diagnosed with 'burnout' and ordered by the doctor to take 2-3 months break. I made it 4 weeks before going back to work. It also led to back and neck problems which again the doctor told me, find another job or its only going to get worse. I ignored that and later in life ended up seeing a chiropractor weekly for many years until the pandemic shut that down. (Now my wife cracks my back daily after learning the technique. My neck still is a problem today)
Math is addictive, I know. My field was in route planning with map data from all over the world when it was still an emerging new technology. But try to pace yourself if you want to continue with the field you love long term. I worked until I couldn't stand it anymore and to this day I still associate PCs with stress.
And combat that feeling of being unproductive and useless. "Fun" is very much needed to stay productive and useful. You only think you get more done by working more. In reality you are more prone to make mistakes which take more time to undo again. Not to mention the friends you lose along the way.
Work as an addiction is just as bad as any other addiction.
