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Almost a quarter (23%) of Lithuanians admit that after work they only have time to eat and prepare for the next day at home, leaving no time for family and relaxation. This was revealed by a representative study on Lithuanians’ time habits at home, initiated by real estate developer Eika and conducted in September this year by market and public opinion research company Spinter tyrimai.
Almost a quarter (23 percent) Lithuanian residents admit that after work they only have time to eat and prepare for the next day at home, leaving no time for family and relaxation. This was revealed by real estate developers “Go” initiated and in September of this year market and public opinion research company “Spinter Research”” A representative study was conducted on Lithuanians’ time habits at home.
More than 40 percent of Lithuanians are convinced that people spend much less time at home now than they did ten or fifteen years ago. When asked whether they would like to spend more time at home after work or studies than now, more than half – 54 percent – of respondents answered positively.
As Martynas Žibūda, Development Director of Eika, says, the situation is paradoxical. People have been looking for warm, cozy, comfortable housing for a long time, devoting a lot of energy and money to it, but, as the study showed, there are almost no homes in it.
“One of the most expensive investments in life – your own home – for some Lithuanians becomes a place where you only stop by to spend the night and take a short break from work. As home builders, we believe that a home is much more than a roof over your head. It is the most precious place in every person’s life. Only at home is it always safe, cozy, and warm. To remind us of this, we decided to announce Home Day once a year. On that day, finish work earlier and spend a free afternoon and evening at home. We invite all Lithuanian companies to join this campaign on November 20,” says M. Žibūda.
According to him, the main goal of this day is to encourage people to pay more attention to one of the most important places in life – their home – and the most precious people – their family. “We would also encourage employers not to stay in their offices. To step away from work, forget about the worries of the day, and spend the free afternoon of November 20 at home,” says the real estate development expert.
Psychologist Dr. Marius Daugelavicius also believes that there is no time left for home and family, they are taking a back seat. According to him, Lithuanians are gradually turning into Westerners, focusing all their attention on their careers and self-realization. The psychologist is convinced that devoting most of their time and energy to work and career should not be the norm.
“A US resident would shrug and say that working more than eighty hours a week and devoting only one day off every two weeks to family and home is normal. However, without finding free time for yourself, family, rest and sleep, a person will eventually burn out from stress, tension and fatigue,” says Dr. M. Daugelavicius.
The psychologist reminds us that in the past, Lithuanians worked more on official jobs – they would stay at the workplace for the allotted time, and then go about their own business, returning home. Now, systematic work, defined by precise hours, is decreasing. For this reason, working hours are getting longer. The working space itself is also expanding – people start working from other places, while traveling. Homes often become a working environment, which over time begins to be identified only with work worries, and not with peace and relaxation.
According to the study, Lithuanians with higher education (almost 50%) and representatives of the highest income group (49%) find the least time for home and family.
About the Eika group of companies
Founded in 1992, Eika is one of the largest real estate development and construction groups in Lithuania. The group of companies consists of: UAB Eika – a leader in the real estate market, valued for its innovation, reliability and responsibility; UAB Eikos statyba – a construction company with extensive experience in the construction and renovation of administrative, public, commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
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