This research examines the levels of stress recorded in working individuals over a range of industries in China’s third largest city. In total 38 company employees were tested via a four-part questionnaire to determine overall stress levels. It was found that the mean for stress was 89.97- this falls easily within the norm for working stress of 80 to 110 as determined by the instrument. While clearly some occupations exhibited high stress situational factors others were below the norm showing a lack of challenge in the work or non-commitment to the employer. All abnormal scores were examined and followed up with the offer of counselling at the employees discretion. All employers received a written report of overall stress levels but without identifying individual employees.
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Manifestations of long term or poorly managed stress can vary. Distress induces headaches, leads to disturbed sleep, feelings of anxiety or tension, irrational and inappropriate bursts of anger and aggression, concentration problems, depression, lack of interest in food, increased or decreased appetite. In severe situations one can experience overwhelming stress to the point of burn-out with extreme fatigue and loss of interest in normal activities.

People in the film industry or TV production are always on the go. With all the pressure around the set during shootings or tapings, there is a tendency to feel stressed after a day’s work. When people are required to work extended hours or overtime on a regular basis, it may lead to burn out and serious health and emotional problems.

Is Burning Xbox 360 games an Infraction?Xbox 360 users are often reluctant to copy their games because they believe it is illegal. It’s true that trading cracked games is a crime, but simply copying and burning Xbox 360 games is not illegal. In fact, users are allowed to create as many backup copies of their games as they want, but only for personal use. However, users wil quiclky realize that their game disks are digitally signed to avert piracy.This …













