Dinner table Quote by Sheryl Sandberg
““2012 survey of employed adults showed that 80 percent of the respondents continued to work after leaving the office, 38 percent checked e-mail at the dinner table, and 69 percent can’t go to bed without checking their in-box. 19””
About This Quote
Source Report: Workplace Trends Survey, 2019
A large portion of employees continue working after office hours, checking email at dinner, and needing inbox access before sleep.
In simple terms: People stay connected to work constantly.
Set boundaries to protect personal time.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- remote work
- family dinner
- nighttime routines
- email policies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you enforce digital boundaries?
- What impact does after‑hour work have on health?
Constant connectivity can lead to burnout.