Working toward exhaustion

Like Maggie hit on earlier, many workers these days seem to be exhausted. Are working citizens being overworked, you say? Perhaps, but it should not be surprising. The amount of work to be done can be overwhelming, and it can lead to being exhausted.

With many workers and others being tethered to work through BlackBerries (I don't have one) and other portable devices, many of us never "leave" the office -- an unhealthy fact. When we're away from the office, we're still connected (that can be emotionally draining). When we're at work, we're overworked. Hence, injuries, stress and overwork ensue.

Think it will get better? With more companies competing on a global level, think again. It does take effort (oddly enough) to make sure you're not really "exhausted."