Understanding the mentality of Long Work Hours

Let us discuss the mentality that leads employees, typically male and sometimes female, to work long hours, often unpaid overtime, and prioritize company loyalty over their own personal lives. This is most often found in white-collar male workers who are employed by a large corporation and receive a fixed salary.

This Long Working Hours mentality is deeply ingrained in our society and has been prevalent since the globalization and privatization era of the 1990s. It is characterized by a strong emphasis on job security, company loyalty, and a hierarchical system where seniority is highly valued. Our workers often work long hours, sometimes up to 14 hours a day, and are expected to be available for work-related tasks outside of normal working hours.

This mentality is often associated with a lack of work-life balance, with many workers sacrificing their personal lives for the sake of their jobs. This can result in high levels of stress, depression, and burnout, as well as physical health problems such as heart disease and stroke.