Juggling work with your social life can be challenging, especially when you have looming deadlines making escaping the office an almost impossible task.
In fact a new survey shows people on average leave work 23 minutes late each day.
But to help employees buck the trend, a local pub is offering a free drink on the condition that people head home on time.
Alveston's The Ship Inn, which is part of the Chef & Brewer collection, will give customers a glass of their favourite tipple on the house to anyone who signs an online pledge.
Research carried out by the chain shows on average Brits have just 24 minutes to themselves after a long working day.
It found workers spends 33 minutes travelling home from work, 39 minutes preparing, cooking and clearing up after dinner, and 33 minutes doing household chores – leaving less than half an hour to themselves after all the jobs are done.
Bosses at the Ship Inn are now encouraging residents to ‘enhance their evening’, by offering a complimentary glass of their favourite tipple – on the house, so they can enjoy some much-needed ‘me time’.
All they have to do to redeem the freebie is sign a pledge to leave work on time at least once this week.
Emma Lawrence, general manager at the Ship Inn Chef & Brewer pub, said: “We’re a nation that never switches off – whether its staying late at work, a long commute home or household chores, we know all-too-well it can feel like there’s just not enough hours in the day.
“That’s why we’re encouraging people in Alveston to sign our pledge to leave work on time at least once this week, so they can really make the most out of their evening, as well as enjoying a drink on the house in a relaxing pub environment and taking some much-needed time out to escape everyday life.
“We look forward to welcoming hard-working locals for a well-earned drink – they more than deserve it!”
What the experts say
Leading psychologist, Dr Becky Spelman, said: “It's important that we carve out enough time in our busy working week to unwind, relax and focus on our own emotional needs, our relationships and our friends. When we do, not only do we feel happier, but we can also work more effectively, as our stress levels are kept under control.
“Those who dedicate sufficient time to unwinding after a long day are happier, more motivated and less likely to waste time when they’re at work. Committing to leaving by a certain time every day will help to create a work-life balance which in turn will maximise your free time, whether it’s going for a country walk, spending time with the family or going to the pub with friends.”
How to claim your free drink
To redeem a free drink between 5pm-7pm on Monday 21 October to Thursday 31 October, locals need to sign the pledge here.
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