What You Didn’t Know About Being a CEO October 19, 2017
The chief executive officer, more commonly known as a CEO, for a company is a position that has been glamorized in the media and popular culture. When we think of CEOs, we tend to think of celebrities with a lot of power like Mark Zuckerberg or figures like Steve Jobs who introduced us to exciting new products at huge tech conferences to thunderous applause. However, not everything about being a CEO is glamorous. In fact, for most companies, being a CEO has nothing to do with glamour or fame in any capacity. If you wish to get ahead in the business world and achieve such a position, this is something you should be well aware of. Below are some things you may not have not known about being a CEO.
A Lot of CEOs Work More than 40 Hours a Week If you are comfortable with only working 40 hours a week, being a CEO may not be for you. According to a survey reported on by TIME, the mean among 256 respondents showed that they worked 58.15 hours a week. This works out to about a ten or eleven hour workday. A good deal of respondents also worked more than this. If you prioritize your free time, you should be aware that you’ll have much less of it as a CEO.
There’s More Work Involved Than You Think When people are asked about what CEOs do during the day, many may answer that they spend their time at meetings. While CEOs will certainly attend a plethora of meetings during