Comments on: work-life balance is a false choice

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:56:58 +0000

Whenever I think of work life balance, it is the life that gets a hit.

I've heard of some organizations adopted a practice of parcel delivery .

Incase you cannot greet and gift your near and dear ones, organizations where you work for take the expense and burden of parcel delivery on your behalf.

Though in no way a compromise for self greetings but certainly some care to personal life by organizations.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:25:18 +0000

Taking proper diet too helps work life balance. Though you cannot compromise on working hours with a proper diet but it helps you stay healthy and active which in turn is beneficial both in work and family life.

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By: Shubhranshu

Shubhranshu — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:48:05 +0000

For any professional it is must to keep the balance in his working life to perform professional and social duties with equal perfection. It is also true that every one of us is facing tough competition in the trade so we can’t cut short to-do list of the day. I think outsourcing is the best way for the professionals to sustain balance in their working life. OutSorcerer.com may also be a good source to know more ways for maintaining and sustaining work life balance.

By: Mini Mohan

Mini Mohan — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:53:09 +0000

Great thoughts.. There is always worries about how to make time at home after all the work. It is mainly about managing time efficiently. The outsourcing has been a key to many especially in US to achieve work-life balance. Hiring a virtual assistant is a key to make your life easy. Have a look at http://www.outsorcerer.com/blog to get further details about Virtual Assistance.

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:01:27 +0000

A good way to find the right balanace is to look at what gives you and your family happiness versus what makes you comfortable. There is no black and white answer, only shades of grey. I recently wrote about a work specific post, discussing 21 signs why you are losing interest in your job and one more that I would add is around what you have discussed here.

By: The Success Professor

The Success Professor — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:17:20 +0000

@ Peter.

I strongly disagree with you. You can find the balance at any point of your life. You don’t have to take a long time. Find joy in the things you do, be thankful for what you have and continue to do your best.

The balance will change as your life changes, but if you have your values right it will be easier to find balance in each stage of life, even if the balance looks very different.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:58:30 +0000

It used to be, getting a good job, working well at it and providing for a family was enough. Now, you not only “have” to find the job that pushes all your pleasure buttons, but it must be in “harmony” with everything you do in life and if you’re not looking for this nirvana, well, there simply must be something wrong with you.

It’s almost like the next phase rebellion against the gathering of material goods in the finding of your perfect “balance”. Sadly, the problem is, if you feel content at having achieved this balance (or blending since I like that term as well), it’s likely you’ve taken enough time to get there that you can’t shake the habit of seeking it and likely not be content for long at all.

By: The Success Professor

The Success Professor — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:24:05 +0000

It is important to remember that balance does not need to mean equal. Rather, balance is finding a way to be successful in both work and the rest of your life. This can change as your career changes.

Certainly most people spend too much time doing career related activities and neglect the parts of life that mean the most in the long-term.

Building on your ideas and the comments of others, I have found a few key things to keep balanced:

1. Find a job you love!
2. Find a job with flexibility – prove yourself and your ability to work well and then arrange flexible work arrangements such as the ability to work at home (I love this part of Tim Ferris’ “Four Hour Work Week”).
3. Work to develop forms of passive or residual income that allow you to work less while still earning an income. For many a home based business is the idea choice.

By: jc

jc — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:57:39 +0000

I agree with the general sentiment that, if you have the choice, choose something you enjoy over something that is “just a job” that might allow you to retire earlier. But I also think that this is “nice work if you can get it,” and mostly a realistic option only for those who are already middle to upper class. For large segements of the population selling your time for money is really the only option available.