There is no clear estimate of the number of workaholics in the world, partly because the majority of workaholics are in denial about their condition. A blossoming business can often mask a workaholic's self-destructive habits. But extreme overworkers never really enjoy the fruits of their labour because they never stop chasing their entrepreneurial dreams. Experts agree that most true workaholics are emotional cripples, addicted to power and control, and also that work habits are a direct reflection of one's personal life. As those fears increase, the workaholic becomes even more controlling.
Workaholics are often narcissistic and unable to comprehend the impact of their actions on others.
This can have ripple effects through the workplace and at home, where family members feel neglected or abandoned. Some children will rebel against workaholic parents while others will emulate them. Spouses meanwhile must cope with an absent partner and increasing sense of alienation. Most workaholics have no wish to change . After all, we live in a competitive society where the hardest workers are seen as stars of the office and rewarded accordingly with promotion and material success.