I've always been taught to be hard-working, not being afraid of challenges, to do my best and aim higher. That's what I've been practicing for my whole life, in school, in upper secondary, in university and at work.
The thing that is bugging me these days is that being hard-working at work often doesn't pay off. By being effective and doing your work well is often rewarded with.....
Tadaddaddddaaaaa..... More work!!!
Somehow it's just how it goes. There is no extra well earned free time, no compensation, no gratitude. And, there are many that use your hard-working by asking for more and more extra favors.
My task on Monday: say no at least once to an extra favor and prolong a coffee break by 5 minutes.
Lindiry