Autoimmune disease Quote by Rosalind Joffe
““The 40-hour work week, long considered the gold standard, has quietly and insidiously stretched into 50 to 60 hours. Despite this accepted practice, social commentators and the average person agree that functioning at such a pace can't possibly be good for one's mental or physical health. /So I ask you: if the expanded work-week isn't healthy for someone in good physical condition, how can it possibly be acceptable for someone with a chronic illness? Quite simply, it's not.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Mental Health and Work Hours, 2021
Extended work weeks harm health, especially for those with chronic illness, making such expectations unacceptable.
In simple terms: Long hours damage health.
Key Takeaway
Limit work hours.
Themes
health
work-life balance
justice
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
advocational
ethical
When to use this quote
- employer policies
- personal scheduling
- advocacy groups
Key Concepts
occupational health
chronic illness
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies protect vulnerable workers?
- How can societies value health over productivity?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures may resist change.
