Everyone has their passion and sometimes, a person's passion, could be the death of them. With the Internet bringing convenience and speed to everyone, people are able to work from their homes. Recently, two well known bloggers died and another survived a heart attack. Other bloggers suffer from weight loss, weight gain, and develop sleep disorders.
While there is no major "death by blogging" epidemic in place, it does call for raised eyebrows in the direction of a typical blogger's lifestyle.
The article states, "'I haven’t died yet,' said Michael Arrington, the founder and co-editor of TechCrunch, a popular technology blog. The site has brought in millions in advertising revenue, but there has been a hefty cost. Mr. Arrington says he has gained 30 pounds in the last three years, developed a severe sleeping disorder and turned his home into an office for him and four employees. 'At some point, I’ll have a nervous breakdown and be admitted to the hospital, or something else will happen.'"
Does being able to work from home still cause burdens for people? I believe it does, and at a serious price to pay. While society today is into instant gratification and flexibility to work when they please, a single second can make the difference.
The artilce says "'There’s no time ever — including when you’re sleeping — when you’re not worried about missing a story,' Mr. Arrington said."
That final quotation left me wondering, is what these people put themselves through healthy? Obviously it's not. The constant demands of putting out news in a timely manner is what is causing such serious side effects. We are always warned about participating in introverted activities such as television, video games, and Internet. It must be for our own benefit. I personally believe that people are aware of the strains that being under constant pressure can bring. So why not avoid it or at least minimize it? Is it because these bloggers want to make a successful career out of doing what they love? No amount of money can equal up to the value of one's health.
Do you think that these bloggers should become more aware of what can happen to them by living the lifestyles that they live? What do you think would be a good way to inform others?
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This may sound harsh, but I have no sympathy. If you choose an at home career then you have to deal with the consequences that come with it. Being a "blogger" you may have more weight on your shoulders, but you knew that from the beginning. You may not be in total control of your health, but you certainly can maintain it. I think that is a sorry excuse because people are lazy.
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