Comments on: Seriously, Work-Life Balance? http://groupmsearch.com/blog/2009/06/seriously-work-life-balance/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:50:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Aaron Strecker http://groupmsearch.com/blog/2009/06/seriously-work-life-balance/#comment-393 Aaron Strecker Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:34:27 +0000 http://www.searchfuel.com/?p=1184#comment-393 A very interesting classification Aaron, I like that. In a way that is the point though. For you (and probably many others) Type-F is your balance. I'm sure that you know when that balance might have to shift one way or the other to make it work for you. I think we are rapidly approaching that style because of the constant connectivity, but you still hold the key in determining what your balance is. A very interesting classification Aaron, I like that. In a way that is the point though. For you (and probably many others) Type-F is your balance. I’m sure that you know when that balance might have to shift one way or the other to make it work for you. I think we are rapidly approaching that style because of the constant connectivity, but you still hold the key in determining what your balance is.

]]> By: Aaron Goldman http://groupmsearch.com/blog/2009/06/seriously-work-life-balance/#comment-392 Aaron Goldman Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:34:07 +0000 http://www.searchfuel.com/?p=1184#comment-392 Good post Aaron. Definitely appreciate where you're coming from here. Personally, I've given up trying to find that balance and have embraced the fact that I'm Type-F -- living each day fluidly and prioritizing on the fly among my family, my job, and everything in between. Here are ways to tell if you too are Type-F... http://digitalseachange.blogspot.com/2008/08/are-you-type-f.html Good post Aaron. Definitely appreciate where you’re coming from here. Personally, I’ve given up trying to find that balance and have embraced the fact that I’m Type-F — living each day fluidly and prioritizing on the fly among my family, my job, and everything in between.

Here are ways to tell if you too are Type-F…

http://digitalseachange.blogspot.com/2008/08/are-you-type-f.html

]]> By: Aaron Strecker http://groupmsearch.com/blog/2009/06/seriously-work-life-balance/#comment-391 Aaron Strecker Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:52:30 +0000 http://www.searchfuel.com/?p=1184#comment-391 Thanks for the comment Ms. Sobocinski! That is a great counterpoint and not one that I disagree with. However, that is exactly the time when employees need to gain some form of balance between work and life. Again, not necessarily equal, but a balance that works for them. With the current economy being what it is, employees are being asked to take on greater responsibility in many cases, which makes the need for them to separate work and life, and recharge the batteries, even more important. Here's the kicker if that is going to work though, employers must understand this need and help to promote an environment where employees are not fearful of reprisal if they take off time. Work-Life balance has to be a two way streeet! Thanks for the comment Ms. Sobocinski! That is a great counterpoint and not one that I disagree with. However, that is exactly the time when employees need to gain some form of balance between work and life. Again, not necessarily equal, but a balance that works for them. With the current economy being what it is, employees are being asked to take on greater responsibility in many cases, which makes the need for them to separate work and life, and recharge the batteries, even more important. Here’s the kicker if that is going to work though, employers must understand this need and help to promote an environment where employees are not fearful of reprisal if they take off time. Work-Life balance has to be a two way streeet!

]]> By: Sheila Sobocinski http://groupmsearch.com/blog/2009/06/seriously-work-life-balance/#comment-390 Sheila Sobocinski Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:09:40 +0000 http://www.searchfuel.com/?p=1184#comment-390 Mr. Strecker: At a time in our world, where our economy appears to be in a dismal situation, I think that people often feel that they cannot take a break or a vacation from work. By doing so, they fear to be perceived as a weak link in the work place. Putting in longer days, or working on the weekends, often is a way to show the employer their commitment to their job, or a way of valuing their position in their organization. Just some food for thought. Mr. Strecker:
At a time in our world, where our economy appears to be in a dismal situation, I think that people often feel that they cannot take a break or a vacation from work. By doing so, they fear to be perceived as a weak link in the work place. Putting in longer days, or working on the weekends, often is a way to show the employer their commitment to their job, or a way of valuing their position in their organization. Just some food for thought.

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