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IELTS Essay: More and more people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend ...

Prompt

More and more people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with their families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects on family and society as a whole?

#work_life_balance#modern_work#family_relationships#social_impact#quality_time

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 explains some causes (long hours, demanding jobs) and general negative effects; Band 9 analyzes systemic causes (gig economy, inequality) and stratified effects (different impact by income level, culture) with evidence.

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Key concepts in this essay

economic drivers of overwork (job insecurity, wages)
cultural expectations and hustle culture
relationship quality and bonding time
mental health and societal cohesion effects

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Attributing cause purely to work volume without considering culture, compensation structures, or economic necessity
Making sweeping claims about 'effects' without distinguishing between family strain and societal breakdown
Ignoring that some people CHOOSE work prioritization for career/financial goals

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