The assertion is false; most people sleep more than they work. Average sleep is about 56 to 63 hours a week, while a standard work week is around 40 hours. Therefore, sleep typically exceeds work hours in most cases.
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Most people do not work as much as they sleep; the assertion is false. Typical sleep patterns allow for more sleep than work in most cases. Labor statistics show that people often work around 40 hours per week while sleeping more than that amount. ;