Can You Work Too Much?
life·@branthebuilder·
0.000 HBDCan You Work Too Much?
I am covering my own work ethic more than giving advice for anyone else. It's a question I ask myself quite frequently. I don't think there is a too much personally but have been told otherwise many times. Since I was of a legal age to work, I have worked 60 hours a week. Initially it was support my family, my mother, brother, and usually a deadbeat boyfriend my mother had. If I didnt work we wouldn't have had a roof over our heads. I've always been the type to work though. Even before I reached the legal age. When I was even younger, I helped my parents cut fire wood. We had a few acres of wooded area, and living in Tennessee there were many people who still heated with a wood stove. I also worked on a few farms hauling hay, which its tough work for a little guy. Like I said though, since graduating I have worked 60 hours a week minimum. Unlike most people, I enjoy working. After a hard days work I feel accomplished in many ways. Bills get paid and everything in life seems as it should be. BUT..... Working the way I have has caused alot of issues too. I don't have a social life. If not for the internet and online outlets, I would be a complete introvert with no interaction with people. I'm alone the entire time I'm at work, I drive a truck by the way, and am alone after I get home. Having little to no human interaction is not a good combination with a depression sufferer.  ***-Photo of my Work Truck*** Sustaining a romantic relationship is near impossible. Not long ago, I was clocking 80-100 hours a week, and just take my word for it, very few women will put up with it. A relationship requires time together and when it seems you are married to your job there is no good that can come from it. A woman typically won't be second best, whether it's to work or another woman. I've been told many times I'm working myself into an early grave, and I can't argue the statement. I've always worked physically demanding jobs, and like I said earlier I'm not a real big guy. I am stubborn though, and self reliant so I find a way, usually at the expense of my own body. Lastly, I've come to realize, I use working as a crutch. When I'm working, my mind is active on the job at hand so it keeps it busy. It's when my mind is idle that I slip into what I deem as the dark places. It's then that the depression kicks in full throttle, and I haven't figure out how best to handle it. I suffered from anxiety attack probably 8 years ago or close to, but eventually found a way to control them. I haven't learned to use my mind to control depression yet, though so use working as an outlet. Is over working a bad thing? That I can't answer right out. For me it's a life saver at times, but it also is a life hindrance too. It keeps me from dark places but it takes away from life experiences. I haven't taken a vacation in 5 years now, and it's by choice. I ask you all what do you think? Can you work too much? I'm truly curious to hear your all's opinion in the matter. Thank you for taking the time to read. -Bran  ***-Beard Update*** 😂