Jan Gerber reveals the psychological cost of being addicted to work – The Times
Working 100-hour weeks is often glamorised, but the psychological cost can build quietly, until it suddenly becomes impossible to ignore.
As our CEO, Jan Gerber, shared with The Telegraph:
“Compulsions like work addiction are less about ambition, and more about avoidance of pain, vulnerability, or feeling not enough.”
In our experience, chronic overworking can closely resemble other forms of addiction or dependency. It often lays the groundwork for substance use or other compulsive behaviours to take root.
Why does this happen and how can we prevent it?
Explore our full conversation with The Telegraph here.
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