Sounds Right! 2 of Top 10 Most Overworked Cities in America Located in Texas
When you talk to most people just starting a simple conversation asking, “how are you”? It seems like the most common response lately is I’m tired. People are pushing themselves too hard to continue to see progress at work and at home, it seems like rest is just not much a priority anymore. There is a new study that was done by Finance Buzz that shows people in Texas work very hard as 2 of their top 10 most overworked cities are located here in Texas.
Personally, I fall into this same category, often working 12-13 hours days, but I am one of the more fortunate people who actually enjoys their job so it’s easy for the hours to pass by quickly. But I will say that trying to have more of a work life balance is a goal, it’s just more difficult to achieve than I expected.
What Factors Helped Come Up With This List:
There were 7 key factors that came up with the list of most overworked cities some of which include: the number of hours worked per week, average commute time, percentage of households where two or more people have jobs. Other factors include percentage of workers that work 50+ weeks per year, number of active workers over 65+, percentage of workers in a city that has two or more jobs, and percentage of workers with a side hustle.
Let’s Look at the List
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a hard worker, remember to take some time for yourself to rest. Now lest look at the list of the 10 most overworked cities in America.
10 Most Overworked Cities in America
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