Work! work! work! While the cock is crowing aloof! And work-work-work, Till the stars shine through the roof!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The worker toils relentlessly from early morning until late night.
- In plain terms
- Work continues all day and all night.
- What can you take from it?
- Endless work leaves no rest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you have enough rest?
- Is your work ever ending?
Another view
Some jobs require shift work which varies by industry.
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