In our exhaustive research, we've found that the myth of the overworked CEO is, well, a myth.
Contrary to popular belief, CEOs are not actually working 80 hour days. In fact, we've seen their calendars, and let's just say they're not exactly filled with back-to-back meetings and PowerPoint presentations.
Here's a typical day in the life of an overworked CEO:
- 6:00 AM: Wake up, yawn, and check email on phone while still in bed
- 7:00 AM: Shower, dress, and head to the office in a chauffeured limo
- 8:00 AM: Enjoy a complimentary, organic, gluten-free, vegan breakfast in the office cafeteria
- 9:00 AM: Spend 3 hours responding to tweets about the company's latest quarterly profits
- 12:00 PM: Lunch break! Take a 3-hour lunch at the nearest 5-star restaurant, courtesy of the company's expense account
- 1:00 PM: Attend a meeting to discuss the latest company-wide "synergy" initiatives
- 4:00 PM: Take a 4-hour nap in the office supply closet
- 8:00 PM: Enjoy a catered dinner party at the company's private jet hangout
- 10:00 PM: Review the day's schedule and wonder how they'll get it all done
We've even got a flowchart to illustrate the point:
Typical Day in the Life
6:00 AM
Breakfast
Tweets
Meetings
Naptime
Dinner Party