Since I used to work and live in Cambridge, MA, I read the Boston Business Journal l once in a while. And tonight, I was surprised to read that – well, not too surprised – that half the Small Biz owners/managers, work during family time. Not a surprise when your personal well being and our life passion is so tied up to your work. Staples, who conducted the interviews stated that the found that entrepreneurs report working long hours, not a lot of vacation, and that work becomes personal stuff and visa versa. And the big surprise that nearly half report working while they are driving. Probably using cell phones. I have to admit that even though I used a cell phone while I drive, I wish 'they would ban the use of cell phones and Blackberrys while driving. Other findings:
- 62 percent, work well beyond a 40-hour week
- 21 percent work a double week, logging an extra 40 or more on-the-job hours
- 68 percent, work on days off, checking e-mail, voicemail or making work-related calls
- 66 percent, work after hours and at night; Half, 51 percent, work on holidays
- 47 percent, work during what is supposed to be family time
To be honest, I am ok with putting in a little extra work and following your passion, but is it worth sacrificing family
- 62 percent, work well beyond a 40-hour week
- 21 percent work a double week, logging an extra 40 or more on-the-job hours
- 68 percent, work on days off, checking e-mail, voicemail or making work-related calls
- 66 percent, work after hours and at night; Half, 51 percent, work on holidays
- 47 percent, work during what is supposed to be family time
To be honest, I am ok with putting in a little extra work and following your passion, but is it worth sacrificing family
Thats sad, well look at the bright side your guys are rich..you need to outsource remedial jobs elsewhere, say the Philippines.. You'll get lots of savings and you wont waste family time also..
Posted by: alex | March 10, 2007 at 11:41 PM