- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Managing the proverbial work-life balance; anyone else here struggle with this?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:47 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:47 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I had an option of a private sector position and one with the state and I went with the state.
Money isn't as great (but thankfully significantly better than most state positions + benefits/time off), but being home at 4:15 every day and not have to really worry about a thing once my foot hits the outside pavement until 7:45 the next morning is worth it.
I'm able to support myself and my SO with ease. Once she graduates law school it's marriage and kids so I'm not regretting my choice at all.
Money isn't as great (but thankfully significantly better than most state positions + benefits/time off), but being home at 4:15 every day and not have to really worry about a thing once my foot hits the outside pavement until 7:45 the next morning is worth it.
I'm able to support myself and my SO with ease. Once she graduates law school it's marriage and kids so I'm not regretting my choice at all.
1
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:59 pm to Nado Jenkins83
quote:
4. multiple ex wives
Hey Mr Man. frick you.
#4 may mean you do that shite as an extra job at night.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:09 pm to notiger1997
quote:
notiger1997
What sector do you work in?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:12 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:
Side Note ::: My brother in law's firm (a benefits management company of course) has a new philosophy called life-work balance..."putting life first before work". Maybe it sounds great, it's not even 24 hours old but he's saying they are keepping track of people who are workng more than 50 hours in the office via monitoring the time spreads when people badging in and out, offering $100 cashback per month for people who provide proof of valid gym memberships, stuff like that.
This will pay off huge for them. Less turnover, more loyalty, and much better production during working hours from rested and happy employees.
Tons of studies show the benefits of a work culture like this.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:16 pm to tgrbaitn08
quote:
Teach them that there are losers and there are winners
The frick does that have to do with me just wanting to watch my kids play sports?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:18 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Private oil and gas
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:19 pm to mikelbr
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:20 pm to Loungefly85
quote:
'm able to support myself and my SO with ease. Once she graduates law school it's marriage and kids so I'm not regretting my choice at all.
Uh-oh. Should I tell him, or do one of you guys want to?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:25 pm to DoUrden
Work from home and make my own schedule. I don't think I could ever go back to an office again
My boss works from home and lives 2000 miles away
My boss works from home and lives 2000 miles away
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:28 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
There is no such thing as a work life balance.
It's a fricking juggling act and there are more balls than you can possibly juggle without dropping a few. All you can do is hope the balls you drop bounce back.
It's a fricking juggling act and there are more balls than you can possibly juggle without dropping a few. All you can do is hope the balls you drop bounce back.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:31 pm to notiger1997
quote:
notiger1997
So, uh, what do you do? Y'all hiring baw?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:31 pm to Willie Stroker
The circus is not a wise career choice.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:37 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:
quote:
Teach them that there are losers and there are winners
The frick does that have to do with me just wanting to watch my kids play sports?
It was a joke bruh. Relax.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:39 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Yes HGG, thanks for the thread.
Americans in general need to do a better job of finding balance in life/work. I, too, work in Oil & Gas, and too often, we're expected to work around the clock. Luckily, I have some cool managers. But I've had some dickheads in the past that can make it real rough.
Americans in general need to do a better job of finding balance in life/work. I, too, work in Oil & Gas, and too often, we're expected to work around the clock. Luckily, I have some cool managers. But I've had some dickheads in the past that can make it real rough.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:44 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:
Managing the proverbial work-life balance; anyone else here struggle with this?
Quit being a whiney bitch. If you don't like it, get a new job or a new career.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:45 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I am younger than every single one of my coworkers by at least 10 years, and I work from home or clients offices rarely seeing my boss, coworkers, or upper management (I honestly see someone I work with in person less than once every 2 months). I'm single and have no family to go home to, and spend my nights studying for the CPA. I'm going insane.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:46 pm to tgrbaitn08
quote:
It was a joke bruh. Relax.
Yes I need to...
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:48 pm to Jcorye1
quote:
I'm single and have no family to go home to, and spend my nights studying for the CPA. I'm going insane.
Just stare at one of your Tom Brady posters for awhile. You'll be ok.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:56 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Nope. I conquered it about 7/8 years ago. I just apply the same rule to everything, including career. If it doesn't improve my quality of life, I don't do it. I know how to triple my income in my industry. I would need to travel, I would need to hold a few dozen hands on a daily basis, my phone would ring non-stop, and I would need to be away from my family probably about three or four times what I am now. Whereas now I have minimal stress and make a great income (but not FU money) and can do everything I want and see my family every day. My work life has been a reaction to my never-home workaholic Father. I did not want to be like him, I knew that. Quality of life, bros. At my age, it's even more obvious that's the whole point for me, not ambition or money.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:00 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I just took a job where I work from home because I wanted a better work/life balance. The flexibility of being able to work from anywhere cannot be beaten.
I would have taken a substantial pay cut to be able to work from home, luckily I didn't have to
I would have taken a substantial pay cut to be able to work from home, luckily I didn't have to
Page 3 of 5
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News