- When we say workaholic we often assume people who work long hours but those two are not necessarily the same. - You can be a workaholic even working 30 hours a week if you're not able to switch off from work. --- "Workaholism often goes hand in hand with working long hours, but the two are distinct: it’s possible to work long hours without being obsessed with work, and it is possible to be obsessed with work but only work 35 hours a week or less." - [Source](http://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-being-a-workaholic-differs-from-working-long-hours?utm_source=pocket_saves)