Praise from the Boss doubles the risk of heart attack!

[KurtNYC]

Kill them with kindness?!

Deadlines According to data compiled by the Stockholm Heart Epidemiology Programme, workers toiling under tight deadlines are six times more likely to suffer a heart attack within a day of a high pressure situation. The study, which examined various elements of stress in the workplace, reported that short-term stress was more likely to lead to heart attacks than long-term stress. This is bad news for journalists, among others, many of whom enjoy a reckless lifestyle. Interestingly, the study also noticed that praise from the boss can also double the risk of a heart attack.

That's the whole btw; here is the link anyway (cool publication): http://www.montrealmirror.com/2004/121604/front.html

[Sporadicus]

1. If You Merit Praise from the Boss...

...you're likely putting in long hours, driving yourself hard, seeking perfection in all aspects of the job...all of which cause stress - a factor in heart disease. I think the authors of this study may have put the cart before the horse. Couldn't it be the type-A personality traits that the boss praises instead of the boss' praise causing a heart attack? :shrug:

[StopTheMorans]

2. shit; just got massive praise from the VP of my dept. yesterday

i guess it's time to eat, drink, and be merry :shrug: :toast:

[KurtNYC]

4. Massive praise?!

You ARE living on the edge. You daredevil you. ;-)

[StopTheMorans]

5. next extreme sport: massive boss praise?

:shrug:

[Deja Q]

3. Not unlike how high pressure had me succomb at work...

Perhaps... perhaps not.