
Professions
Work hard, play hard is associated with professions that require extensive relationship building. For example, in some cultures there is a tradition whereby salespeople are expected to wine and dine clients.Lifestyle
The term work hard, play hard suggests that by working hard your leisure time is more interesting as you'll have money to spend. This can be extended to the materialistic idea that money buys happiness.Team Culture
Teams that have a considerable number of social events and other activities with the expectation or norm that team members will usually attend. For example, a small fashion label that organizes or participates in a large number of events to build brand awareness or establish social status in a particular community.Culture
The work hard, play hard lifestyle is associated with the culture of nations and cities. A financial capital is typically buzzing with social and leisure activity every night of the week that can be attractive to workers with discretionary income.Notes
Work hard, play hard can become a performance issue or risk as rest is required to maintain mental capabilities. For example, a pilot who regularly fails to get adequate rest between flights might be at high risk for human error.Overview: Work Hard, Play Hard | ||
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