There are people who absolutely love their job. Then there are people who might be taking the commitment too far.

A study co-conducted by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and StudyLogic LLC has shown that Finance professionals are getting more help from technology than ever — and that’s not necessarily a good thing. The first two findings aren’t exactly surprising:

• 85% of those surveyed said technology compels them to stay connected to the office 24/7, and
• 81% said they worked harder now than they did only five years ago.

But that’s when the technology-addiction questions pulled some interesting responses:

• 87% of professionals bring their PDA or business cellphones into the bedroom
• 84% said the last thing they did before going to sleep was check e-mail, and
• More than one-third of the respondents (35%) said, if forced to choose, they’d choose their PDA over their spouse.

Questions over whether PDAs are replacing pillow talk aside, the survey also found some positive aspects of the never-ending tech connection:

• 85% said they can spend more time outside the office because of PDAs
• 84% said their PDAs give them more quality time with family and friends, and
• 79% felt they’re just as productive outside as they are inside.

The study found one last (possibly disturbing) attitude towards tech: When asked, 62% of people said they loved their PDA.

What do you think? Do you know someone who’s a little too affectionate with work gadgets? Is tech a blessing that helps you get more done than ever before, or does it just make it harder to keep work inside the office? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Cellphones and PDAs keep you connected to the office at all times. Is it time to hang up that Bluetooth headset?

There’s nothing wrong with checking office voicemail on a Saturday afternoon — we’re all guilty of it now and again. But if you’re guilty of any of these cellphone faux pas, a little tech-free time in the country would probably do some good:

1. You plan your commute around cellphone signal dead zones.
2. This question always comes up on a first date: “Who’s your cellphone provider?” Worse: Depending on the other person’s answer, there might not be a second date.
3. You read tech forums daily, hoping they’ll finally come out with a permanent Bluetooth implant.
4. You’re so in tune with your phone that you always know it’s going to ring a split-second before it actually does.
5. You can send an e-mail or text message behind your back while listening to Bob drone on about how performance is trending upward (even though he’s been saying the exact thing for four months) — all without spelling errors.
6. If you accidentally leave your cellphone at home, it’s a major emergency that requires you turning around and driving through another hour of rush-hour traffic to get it.
7. You name your cellphones and bury them in your own little cellphone graveyard when it’s time for an upgrade.

Are you guilty of being a little too connected? You’re not alone. Share your own stories and guilty admissions in the comments section below.