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Syeda Afrin Tarannum
Thu Sep 22, 2022 06:00 AM
Last update on: Thu Sep 22, 2022 06:00 AM

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Syeda Afrin Tarannum
Thu Sep 22, 2022 06:00 AM Last update on: Thu Sep 22, 2022 06:00 AM

I have been working alongside my studies for the past 4 years. When I introduce myself and tell people about my work situation, I am often met with gasps and bravado. I am asked if my studies suffer, sometimes I am also asked if I perform well at work. On particularly trying days I may even be asked if I make enough money, and if the money is worth sabotaging my studies for. However, never have I ever been asked if I have been sleeping well, or at all. Never have I been asked if I have taken a day off for myself to relax and recharge. Never have I been asked if I enjoy the work I am doing.

Truth is, our society normalises and to some extent, prioritises the idea of a skewed work-life balance where most people are overworked to the end of their wits. We often do not recognise the toll bad work-life boundaries take on us, and continue to pressure ourselves. I'll admit I am pretty bad at maintaining these boundaries myself. But we need to start somewhere.

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