"Before you get out your pitchforks about protecting your precious work-life balance, understand these weekend warriors are sort of on your side. It's more for their own benefit than any crazy workload. The people Amanda spoke to didn't position weekend work as a burden. Instead, they said they loved their jobs and found the extra hours offered them more flexibility during the week."
"I know some of you are still disgusted reading this. ( Voluntarily working on the weekend! What kind of corporate shill are you?) But think of it as the weekend working for you. It's like dieting. You could eat healthy all week and then crash out on the weekends, or enjoy a healthy diet all week long with some treats sprinkled in along the way."
A growing number of white-collar workers are putting in a few hours on off days, with one analysis estimating about 5% and a 9% rise from 2023 to 2024. Many workers report that weekend work is voluntary and pursued for personal benefit rather than due to overwhelming workload. The extra hours often provide flexibility during the week and can make the workweek easier. Some people view voluntary weekend work negatively, comparing it to sacrificing leisure. The strategy only succeeds when workers can log off during weekdays, and there is a risk that employers may exploit blurred boundaries.
Read at Business Insider
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