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

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Summary

• Fast-paced, high-demand work environment

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Summary

• Less personal or family time

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Summary

• Increasing need to learn balance

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Setting/Activity for Ethnographic Research

People working / socializing in Stuyvesant

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research, Students in Stuyvesant

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research, Students in Stuyvesant

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research, Students in Stuyvesant

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research, Students in Stuyvesant

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research, Students in Stuyvesant

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research, Students in Stuyvesant

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research, Students in Stuyvesant

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research Observations

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

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research Observations

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

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research Observations

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

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research Observations

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

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

Ethnographic Research Observations

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

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein

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.

Lindsey Gutterson Professor Klinkowstein