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Pilita Clark

It’s pointless to work long hours, so why do it?

People who work mad hours are more prone to get ill, drink heavily and make rubbish decisions. Even if you work gladly on a project you love, you are more likely to muck up when tired.

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Pilita Clark is an associate editor and business columnist at the Financial Times. She writes a weekly column on modern corporate life, as well as features and other articles.

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