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Be honest! Do you work on the weekends?
Even though I am aware of the importance of the work-life balance, I sometimes find myself working on the weekends as well. Do you do it too or is it just me?
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At the beginning of my startup, I used to work aggressively on weekends too, but soon I realized that I was just burning myself out. Today, I don't open the system on the weekend unless it is really of that much importance.
If you aren't thinking about work all through out, are you even working?
Well this can be quite a controversial statement, but I believe that for those who have the inkling to change the world (read ProductHunt folks 😊), weekdays or weekends are alike! 🚀
I try to rest on the weekend. A lot of the work comes from not working because our minds can make unique subconscious connections when we aren't focused.
But somedays, I work a bit on Saturday, but never at 100%,
Some Sunday afternoons I do. Not to work on an active task, but to research about an upcoming feature 👨🏻💻
Yes but few hours. When "work" is your purpose or mission then it is much easier and even funnier than if you need to work for making a living during the weekend.
100% - I do! But it’s a key part of my work-life balance. It allows me flexibility through the work week to be present for activities and drop offs / pick ups for my children. Juggling work plus 3 small boys means some weekend work is a great trade off for late starts / early finishes during the week 👍
Everybody does...at least a little... I don't believe people who say otherwise...I'm being honest.. :-)
It happens, as much as I'd love to spend more time with family at the weekends when something pops up I need to take care of it at the moment and can't wait till the next working day. I like to keep busy, to be honest.
@cagdas_ken_demirel Delegating is something I struggle with a lot actually! I like having responsibilities even though I may need 48 hours a day to complete them!
It has been proven by so many studies that working less actually means working more, producing more quality work. So, maybe we should all try the 4-day work week trend!!
Maybe you should clearly and directly point out that you don't want to be connected on the weekends. If that doesn't get people understand your intention, I don't know what will.
Most weekends, I try to be completely offline - even from social media. However, there are stretches of time when prepping for big initiatives where I find it actually helps my work/life balance throughout the work week to take care of busy work/ ops on Sundays. But Saturdays are always 100% off-limits for me when it comes to working.
I try to limit how much I work on the weekends, but sometimes you have to make hay when the sun shines. I’d say I average at least 4 hours a weekend, but sometimes it’s all work and sometimes it’s none
@gizemnurkeskin it's definitely not just you :) For instance, I do work on multiple startup projects at the moment, also trying to study at the same time, thus, physically do not find it possible to stay inactive during the weekend. Too many tasks. Not the healthiest approach to a trendy so-called work-life balance, but as long as the process is enjoyed I guess it's fine to spend some weekend time working or at least planning for the upcoming week.
My friend @imanmoaz seems to be working on the weekends, but it's pretty normal for founders I guess
@dan_yes lol! I think work-life balance for founders (at least first-time founder who don't have much cash to hire a big team) doesn't make sense! If you really want to have that, it is better not to start a company and get a 9-5 job (just my personal opinion).
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Unfortunately yes. I work and study my Master's degree at the same time so I have to work on weekends even if I do not like it :(
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Think about what I need to do - yes, pretty much throughout the weekend.
Do I actually do it? Well, I feel like I stress about it more than actually take action.
@gizemnurkeskin I mean usually, I spend half days for work. It depends on work load, maybe 1 full day. Rest of time, you can take a rest or stay with family.
@gizemnurkeskin I used to work in startup which is pretty busy. We have to work harder to compete with others.
@xgeng666 I know the struggle but wouldn't you say the startup world is really exciting?! I am in the same shoes right now!
@gizemnurkeskin Yes, I really enjoyed the startup working environment and pace. Think about that you have a chance to build something new from scratch based on your experience. If you work in a big company, you many only focus on very small spot. I prefer the startup. Don't think about it's struggle, think about it's a chance to build something new, to improve yourself. I used to work in Zoom as an earlier employee, right now it's Visla. Love this.
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