Germany: 1 in 10 people are ‘addicted’ to work, study finds
27 May 2022 |
10:36 am
From juggling multiple tasks at once, to working long hours and feeling guilty during their leisure time — excessive and "compulsive" work behavior is found throughout Germany's workforce, a new study has found.
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