workaholic

A person who has a compulsive, obsessive, or unrelenting need to work, especially at the expense of other aspects of their life. Based on the word "alcoholic," the term for a person who is addicted to alcohol. Ever since she opened up her own business, Claire has turned into a total workaholic. I barely even see her anymore! My dad was such a workaholic that he became incredibly depressed when he was forced to retire.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

workaholic

n. someone who is obsessed with work. Jerry is a workaholic. He can’t enjoy a vacation.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

control freak
freak
weeaboo
smell the roses
rule someone or something with a rod of iron
rule with a rod of iron
rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand
rule with an iron fist
rule with an iron hand
rule with an iron rod

References in periodicals archive

Toiling may pay off less for workaholic employees than for engaged persons.

Interpersonal and organizational consequences of workaholism

Researchers found workaholics were more likely to meet criteria for OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

Psychiatric disorders more common among workaholics, study finds

"I saw my sisters and parents working every day, so I was pretty much brought up to be a workaholic."

Vogue cover star Kendall: I just grew up too fast

Workaholic employees work more strenuously than their fellow workers and than is needed for the purpose of satisfying organizational or economic criteria (Nica and Potcovaru, 2014) (they are impelled to work).

Workaholic behavior patterns in organizations

If you work outside your office even after the workday ends as you feel bored and unproductive or, worse yet, worried out of your mind that you're not doing more work then you are a workaholic, News.com.au reported.

You are workaholic if.............

"He's not a workaholic, but he's always working," IFC prexy Jonathan Sehring said at the Skirball rooftop afterparty.

Is there a doc in the house?

"I was a functioning workaholic. At times I would binge and overwork, but mostly I would put in steady 60 hour weeks.

Workaholism: are you a "hard" worker or a compulsive one?

Retirement for workaholics; life after work in a downsized economy.

Retirement for workaholics; life after work in a downsized economy

Table 1 Spence and Robbins' (1992) Worker Types Worker type Work involvement Work drive Work enjoyment Workaholic High High Low Positively engaged worker High High High Work enthusiast High Low High Relaxed worker Low Low High Disenchanted worker Low High Low Unengaged worker Low Low Low Workaholics spend a considerable amount of time thinking about and engaging in work, but they do not really enjoy working, thereby leading to strife in their relationships with family, friends, coworkers, and members of the community.

A comparison among worker types using a composites approach and median splits

Since Jack is addicted to his work the pseudonym 'Jack the workaholic' taken after 'Jack the ripper' the notorious serial killer, seems most appropriate as this Jack finds ways to kill his leisure time with work.

Pakistan: Work smart: Jack the workaholic

From your observation, are there any serious negative effects of workaholism on: the workaholic, the company and the workaholics peers in terms of productivity, health, or personal life?

Work addicts lack ability to organise

Workaholic: London Town Crier Peter Moore in action during a parade.

It's a jolly farewell to Barnardo's boy

"I am still not firing 100 per cent, but I feel as if I have got to get back to get the old adrenalin pumping," said workaholic Thompson, who has been delivering his early morning racing reports on Talksport since Monday.

Tommo's comeback; IN BRIEF

These factors are likely to influence collectively whether or not one becomes a workaholic.

Personality traits and personal and organizational inducements: antecedents of workaholism

More hours worked per week were found to be predictive of perceived emotional exhaustion, and female students tended to demonstrate more workaholic patterns than male students.

Workaholism, health, and self-acceptance

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释义	workaholic workaholic A person who has a compulsive, obsessive, or unrelenting need to work, especially at the expense of other aspects of their life. Based on the word "alcoholic," the term for a person who is addicted to alcohol. Ever since she opened up her own business, Claire has turned into a total workaholic. I barely even see her anymore! My dad was such a workaholic that he became incredibly depressed when he was forced to retire. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. workaholic n. someone who is obsessed with work. Jerry is a workaholic. He can’t enjoy a vacation. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: control freak freak weeaboo smell the roses rule someone or something with a rod of iron rule with a rod of iron rule with a rod of iron/with an iron hand rule with an iron fist rule with an iron hand rule with an iron rod References in periodicals archive Toiling may pay off less for workaholic employees than for engaged persons. Interpersonal and organizational consequences of workaholism Researchers found workaholics were more likely to meet criteria for OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Psychiatric disorders more common among workaholics, study finds "I saw my sisters and parents working every day, so I was pretty much brought up to be a workaholic." Vogue cover star Kendall: I just grew up too fast Workaholic employees work more strenuously than their fellow workers and than is needed for the purpose of satisfying organizational or economic criteria (Nica and Potcovaru, 2014) (they are impelled to work). Workaholic behavior patterns in organizations If you work outside your office even after the workday ends as you feel bored and unproductive or, worse yet, worried out of your mind that you're not doing more work then you are a workaholic, News.com.au reported. You are workaholic if............. "He's not a workaholic, but he's always working," IFC prexy Jonathan Sehring said at the Skirball rooftop afterparty. Is there a doc in the house? "I was a functioning workaholic. At times I would binge and overwork, but mostly I would put in steady 60 hour weeks. Workaholism: are you a "hard" worker or a compulsive one? Retirement for workaholics; life after work in a downsized economy. Retirement for workaholics; life after work in a downsized economy Table 1 Spence and Robbins' (1992) Worker Types Worker type Work involvement Work drive Work enjoyment Workaholic High High Low Positively engaged worker High High High Work enthusiast High Low High Relaxed worker Low Low High Disenchanted worker Low High Low Unengaged worker Low Low Low Workaholics spend a considerable amount of time thinking about and engaging in work, but they do not really enjoy working, thereby leading to strife in their relationships with family, friends, coworkers, and members of the community. A comparison among worker types using a composites approach and median splits Since Jack is addicted to his work the pseudonym 'Jack the workaholic' taken after 'Jack the ripper' the notorious serial killer, seems most appropriate as this Jack finds ways to kill his leisure time with work. Pakistan: Work smart: Jack the workaholic From your observation, are there any serious negative effects of workaholism on: the workaholic, the company and the workaholics peers in terms of productivity, health, or personal life? Work addicts lack ability to organise Workaholic: London Town Crier Peter Moore in action during a parade. It's a jolly farewell to Barnardo's boy "I am still not firing 100 per cent, but I feel as if I have got to get back to get the old adrenalin pumping," said workaholic Thompson, who has been delivering his early morning racing reports on Talksport since Monday. Tommo's comeback; IN BRIEF These factors are likely to influence collectively whether or not one becomes a workaholic. Personality traits and personal and organizational inducements: antecedents of workaholism More hours worked per week were found to be predictive of perceived emotional exhaustion, and female students tended to demonstrate more workaholic patterns than male students. Workaholism, health, and self-acceptance
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