work\ paralysis

work\ paralysis
1. (work paralysis) (5956↑, 1056↓)
n. the inability to get work done because of it's large quantity. Similar to writer's block, but applies to all work with a deadline.

the stack of paperwork had reached an all time high, and i was hit with work paralysis

Last updated: 2012.03.01

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