Discussion Overview:
In today’s fast-paced work environment, employees are often expected to be available beyond their official working hours. Overtime and constant availability are frequently justified as necessary for career growth, while multitasking is often glorified. But where do we draw the line between professional dedication and an unhealthy work-life balance?
Key Discussion Points:
Is working beyond official hours a sign of dedication or workplace exploitation?
Does overwork truly lead to career growth, or does it result in burnout and decreased productivity?
How does the glorification of multitasking impact mental well-being and job performance?
Should companies implement stricter boundaries to protect employees’ personal time?
What strategies can employees use to maintain a balance without compromising career growth?
Join the discussion and share your thoughts! Do you think overtime is a necessary part of success, or should work-life balance be prioritized?
It’s high time people choose their mental health above everything and choose wisely which work culture works for them without being a prey to the burnout
Unless you love your work it’s a healthy work life balance…once you start counting hours it becomes burden.
Mental peace over anything is very important for gearing up your next day. Sleep deprevation is one the most important and leading cause of early health issues in Today’s time.
I don’t think overtime should be seen as a must for success. Working beyond official hours often feels like exploitation, not dedication. It’s unfair to expect employees to always be available—it eats into personal time and can lead to burnout, not better work. I’ve seen how constant pressure to overwork just leaves people tired and less productive, not climbing the career ladder. Multitasking sounds great, but it messes with your focus and mental health, making it harder to do a good job. Companies should set clear rules to protect our time, and employees shouldn’t have to sacrifice their lives for a paycheck. I’d rather work smart during my hours and have a life outside than grind endlessly and lose myself.
The line is drawn where professional dedication starts compromising personal well-being. Healthy work-life balance means setting boundaries, prioritizing mental and physical health, and ensuring work does not overshadow personal life. Productivity thrives on balance, not burnout.
It’s definitely not dedication. But there aren’t enough laws to protect workers when it comes to overtime. With L&T Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan and Infosys founder N. R. Narayana Murthy supporting 70-90 hours/per week, workers are not winning in this country.
I believe it does lead to burnout and decreased productivity. One can’t contribute to work if one is not healthy enough physically, mentally and emotionally.
Multitasking is definitely a needed skill for the job market. But, there is a fine line between multitasking and handling multiple works at the same time.
Here’s an excerpt from Psychology Today. " Research has repeatedly and consistently found that multitasking is not feasible with human cognitive functioning (Jeong & Hwang, 2016; Madore & Wagner, 2019). To take this one step further, in one study, only 2.4 percent of participants were found to be able to multitask effectively (Watson & Strayer, 2010). And most fascinating, Sanbonmatsu et al. (2013) reported that people who think they are good at multitasking are actually not good at it!"
Of course, for their well-being and the well-being of the company? Yes, sure!
But, that’s the easy answer. Hard answer is that government has to make stricter regulations to protect everyone (every single employee from daily wagers to the top executives). Because, “We win together as a team, and we lose together as a team.”
I guess by being assertive enough.
I think overtime is a necessity to survive this current job market. Work-life balance can be achieved. But, one can’t wait for the others or the laws to make that change for them… Because we as a country are not there yet because of the huge population and cheaper labour.
So, one has to find the quiet moments in between the chaos of world and seize them… listen to that song on that break, watch a movie on the weekend, pick up that book you wanted to read…
“But there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them”
Employees should learn to set boundaries. Overworking will only lead to decreased productivity, which in turn affects mental health. In my opinion, companies should prioritize the well-being of the employees over mere work and deadlines. Employees with good health can bring more to the table. As we cannot pour from an empty cup, employees who are drained out can not contribute or provide higher-quality work!
When your passion becomes your profession, it does not feel like a job.
In the same breath, I would say, we should enjoy our Sundays- after all, Sunday comes after 6 days in a week.
Join the discussion and share your thoughts! Do you think overtime is a necessary part of success, or should work-life balance be prioritized? 
