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Work Life Balance
Would you like to get off your stressful merry-go-round?
If your life has become too stressful, you may need to re-examine your priorities and plan a change of job or career.
Talk to your employer to alleviate pressure
The issue of work-life balance has become a hot topic for employers who recognise that people are far less productive the longer they work,
so you should not rule out talking to your current boss about alleviating the pressure points in your day.
For example: Are you being set realistic goals? Does your office encourage late working to overcome lack of productivity at other times in the day?
How well do you delegate? Do you need to abandon your perfectionist streak on selected tasks or stop reading your emails every five minutes?
How to look around – top tips
If a solution can’t be found you may need to look for another job. So where do you start?
- First, decide why you feel stressed. Do you dislike your chosen career or simply the demands it makes on your time?
- If you have made the right career choice, look for companies in your field which have a proven track record for supporting
‘family-friendly’ work policies.
- Read corporate brochures and websites carefully. If employers have won awards for offering work-life balance, they will
shout this from the roof tops to attract the best people.
- Look for other career choices which suit your experience but offer better flexibility and will help you to gain more control
of your working life. Experienced recruitment consultants can offer a valuable insight into different options.