An essay which talks about a social-related topic topic: Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole? The past decades have witnesses the acceleration of life pace, which compel modern people to become workaholics. What are the reasons for this phenomenon, and what will it bring about? The following essay will discuss some of its root. Obviously, profit is the major cause that elicit people to work overtime. On the one hand, aiming at making more money, companies always have a inclination to encourage their employees to work in a extended schedule. Japan is a typical example, in which employees dare not to leave company until their boss does, otherwise they may be regarded as lazy and reluctant to their job. On the other hand, a white collar, often being a son and a father, is willing to devote himself to earning more money in order to provide his families with better material life. However, this inclination will lead to many negative effects from individuals to the whole society. Firstly, a fast-paced society that is money-worshiping will produce an undue value system, where people's heart are filled with the stink of money rather than love. It will create alienation between people, and even breed crimes. What's more, working in the tight and stressful circumstance persistently, people are vulnerable to stress-related illnesses, such as insomnia and depression. Besides, people can barely spend much time on their families and have amusement and enjoyment with their time exploited. We can see that economic development are always consistent with some seamy sides, and I believe people will take off greed, selfishness, and live with love inside when our world is sufficiently well-developed.