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Office Life
Overtime
Working hours and productivity
Updated: 2024.05.01
4 min read · Intermediate
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Overtime
Working hours and productivity
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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
How often do you find yourself working overtime? Do you feel pressured to work overtime?
Q3
What do you suppose a good work-life balance looks like?
Q4
Do you think sub 40 hour work weeks would lead to more productivity? Explain.
Q5
Are you surprised by the outcomes of the studies on productivity? Why or why not?
Q6
What sacrifices does one make when they choose to work overtime?
Q7
Has your country made any laws or changes regarding working hours? Examples might include working hour limitations or payment requirements.
Q8
How do you “work smarter, not harder?” Feel free to share your tips!
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
pull an all-nighter
to stay up all night until morning without sleeping
Example
1

In order to meet the deadline on Friday morning, she had to pull an all-nighter on Thursday.

Example
2

He pulled an all-nighter to study for the exam.

kick up one’s heels
to have a lively, enjoyable time
Example
1

When she retires, she plans to kick up her heels and travel.

Example
2

On the weekend, I just want to kick up my heels and do nothing.

oxymoron
apparently contradictory terms that appear together
Example
1

There is no such thing as a quiet call centre; that’s an oxymoron.

Example
2

The idea of a fast snail is an oxymoron.

be ingrained into
a habit, belief, or attitude that is firmly fixed or established; difficult to change
Example
1

The importance of money is deeply ingrained into most societies.

Example
2

She is never late to a meeting; being punctual is ingrained into her work ethic.

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