This is one of the much talked about subjects among the IT professionals. And every company has it’s own version of the steps taken for the work life balance. While a management buy-in is required to ensure we have appropriate measures for the balance, I want to call out a few points to think about when you discuss this topic.
1. Anything new needs an extra effort – If you want to have the thrill and satisfaction of doing something new, learning new skills or creating a new product – there is no shortcut for success. Hard work, persistence and a stretch is required to go the extra mile.
2. No resource is in abundance – People are always short of money, time and human power to carry out the work.
3. All play and no work makes Jack umemployable – Not having enough challenge in work is an often heard complain in many places. Keeping the right amount of warmth and exitement around work is a challenge to a lot of managers.
The point here is to understand that you need to set the priorities for yourself. These priorities will vary over time and will also drive your career accordingly. Here are a few tips for you to consider -
a. You decide what is the priority for you at a particular time. If you can devote extra time, use it wisely to reap the maximum benefits from the same. Please remember, your office work will not vary based on your need but you need to find ways to adjust around it.
b. Do not make it a habit or set incorrect examples of sitting in the office for longer durations. This may hurt you some time later.
c. Use the office facilities like Work from home, compensatory off for weekend work, flexible timing etc. to strike balance between home and work.
d. Find a mentor to motivate yourself if you do not find the work interesting.
Culled from technology mentor
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