The CEO of Basic Psych is a workaholic. Close to 24/7 they are at meetings, running things from the phone, planning, creating documents, coming up with and administering new projects. We are talking far far far in excess of the 9 to 5; there is burning of the midnight oil. However, the CEO loves his job and it is their life’s passion.
Now let’s pick an employee of Basic Psych. This Worker works from 9 to 5. Sometimes they are asked to work overtime. They absolutely loathe their job but as a matter of social convention and economic necessity, they work hard to keep the job and stay relevant. When the Worker is Off, they party, drink, and completely turn off from work. 5-6 days of the week though, it’s a living hell from 9 to 5-7. However, they are determined to not show any cracks in their performance.
Who is the harder worker? Who works harder?
Society looks at people like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Warren Buffet and go... hey they are in the office all the time, they are motivated, competitive... that’s a hard worker. Or are they just fortunate to have their passions align with their work? Meanwhile, the worker is often (unfairly?) seen as someone who just punches a clock while in actuality, they’ve possibly sacrificed close to their whole life.
The CEO or the Worker? Who works harder? How do you decide.