Some of you know by now, but I have started a new position with a new company. I was very sad to leave my previous position, but I am excited for what my new opportunity holds for me. It's started me thinking a lot about my work/life balance. At my previous employer, I was very blessed to have a very good work/life balance. If it wasn't quarter-end, my work schedule was quite flexible. Aside from the people I worked with, the flexibility of the job was my favorite aspect of my employment there.
Now I'm starting a new opportunity that will require much more of me. My schedule is no longer as flexible as it once was. I'm scared that I won't have the time I used to have. In the past, I had a lot more time with my wife and girls, but my career wasn't going anywhere. Now my career is actually going places, but it's at the cost of time with my family. I'm happy to provide a little more for my family, but it's more work and more stress.
So where's the balance? When is working to provide for your family too much work? I suppose for every dad and for every relationship, whether it's with your spouse or your kids, it's different. Everyone finds their own balance they're comfortable with. I guess what I am still wondering is when you're faced with circumstances that aren't as favorable as you would have hoped, do you simply adapt or do you fight to achieve the balance you want to have?
As always, thanks for reading.
Now I'm starting a new opportunity that will require much more of me. My schedule is no longer as flexible as it once was. I'm scared that I won't have the time I used to have. In the past, I had a lot more time with my wife and girls, but my career wasn't going anywhere. Now my career is actually going places, but it's at the cost of time with my family. I'm happy to provide a little more for my family, but it's more work and more stress.
So where's the balance? When is working to provide for your family too much work? I suppose for every dad and for every relationship, whether it's with your spouse or your kids, it's different. Everyone finds their own balance they're comfortable with. I guess what I am still wondering is when you're faced with circumstances that aren't as favorable as you would have hoped, do you simply adapt or do you fight to achieve the balance you want to have?
As always, thanks for reading.
So, do you like your new job?
ReplyDeleteI do. The first few weeks were frustrating, but that was more circumstantial than anything else. I really like the people I work with, and now that I'm getting the hang of things, so it's getting better.
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