Ethnographic Research Topic

Selected Business Article

Why you should stop living to work !!http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20140828-how-to-stop-living-to-work

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20140828-how-to-stop-living-to-work

Summary

• Fast-paced, high-demand work environment


Summary

• Less personal or family time


Summary

• Increasing need to learn balance


Setting/Activity for Ethnographic Research

People working / socializing in Stuyvesant


Ethnographic Research, Students in Stuyvesant


Ethnographic Research Observations

Two people found that it was easier to use the laundry late at night when others are busy working / sleeping.



Three people were able to relax and watch TV or go on their phone because they had finished their work.



Four people had to go to the library to find a quieter place for homework or studying.



Late night snacks were common to keep people motivated / awake.



Some people took breaks to be with friends before going back to work.


Ethnographic Research Findings

All of the people I studied had figured out times to work and socialize that made sense with their schedule and they had a good balance of the two.


Ethnographic Research Topic

Business

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