In our minds, "workaholics" are seen as needing criticism and rehabilitation. "How to relieve pressure on 'workaholics' so they can love life more and build better relationships" has become a hot topic. However, workplace experts strongly oppose this view, arguing that these so-called "workaholics" are actually "pioneers in their careers" who need more understanding and respect.
Are You Part of the Workplace "Abnormal" Tribe?
Being "exceptional" makes them "abnormal"—the "abnormal" label is unfair.
Senior psychological counselor Chen Yang states that "pervert" is an unfair and inappropriate label for this group. "Pervert" actually refers to a severe mental illness caused by biological factors, defined in psychology as "mental abnormalities resulting from physical dysfunction, leading to behavior vastly different from the norm."
Chen Yang believes these workplace elites are labeled "abnormal" due to societal demands that simultaneously require and condemn their traits.
We live in an era that excessively champions competition and material success. Individuals are fundamentally powerless against such social pressures. Thus, some adopt the mindset: "If I can't change it, I'll lead it."They become so-called "workaholics," compelling others to charge forward with them, leaving those less eager for "success" in agony. They increasingly disregard individual emotions, dismissing both their own and others' feelings unrelated to work performance.
Most people categorize those conforming to "mainstream" views as their own kind, labeling others as "outsiders" or even branding them "freaks" or "perverts." The behavior of these "workaholics" is often intolerable to many, causing discomfort that spills over into malicious accusations of "perversion" born of anger and frustration.
Yet within a company, performance and profitability are undeniably paramount. When people complain about "workplace freaks" around them, they're often resentful of being used as tools to generate profits without receiving comparable material rewards. Being "exceptional" makes one "abnormal," earning the label of "freak"—a profoundly unfair outcome.