somebody who is addicted to working. A workaholic spends long hours in the workplace and probably suffers from presenteeism. While workaholics may be very productive, workaholism is sometimes a sign of stress or personal problems. The term was coined in the 1960s.
Wiktionary Definition for: Workaholic
#A person who feels compelled to work excessively.
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