Really - Always leave the office on time - 工程師

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BY:Andrew McGregor, Director at Design&Build Recruitment


I recently shared an image and comment on why I genuinely believe that we all
need to practice the art of leaving the office on time. Admittedly I did not e
xpect the 3k's worth of likes and 100's of comments however I wanted to share
why I genuinely believe that to achieve the high's of both professional and pe
rsonal life you absolutely need to pay attention and 'leave the office on time
'.

Over the last 10 years I've constantly heard the wonderful phrase of work life
balance, 'Work–life balance is a concept including proper prioritizing betwe
en "work" (career and ambition) and "lifestyle" (health, pleasure, leisure, fa
mily and spiritual development/meditation)'.

So what does this really mean and why do I genuinely believe in leaving the of
fice on time?


1.Work is a never ending process -

It's fact and we may as well get used to it, therefore stop focusing on 1 day
or 1 week and start planning for a career. So harness the skills of time manag
ement and stop trying to get everything done in a day!


2.Interest of a client is important, so is your family -

Honestly I scoff at the remark from those who think 2 hours in the evening is
enough for your family, it's really not. They will always enrich your life mor
e than a client ever can, give them the time they deserve.


3.If you fall in life neither your client or boss will lend you a helping hand
, your family will -

Don't get me wrong I was conflicted with this as I try to be a good boss and a
lways try to be there, but I try, families always will, no questions asked.


4.Life is not only about work, office, and client -

I love the people and industry I work within and man when we celebrate it's fa
ntastic but do you know what, that's one moment. With friends and family, it's
continuous and without expectation. Cherish your moments with family/friends
and experience new adventures with them as well.


5.A person who stays late at the office is not a hardworking person -

This raised a lot of dispute on my original post and I understand why people w
ould disagree but I have a different view. I have learnt in 10 years of recrui
tment that those who are able to work effectively in the time provided they ar
e hugely successful and enjoy a great work life balance. If you are working 10
-12 hours I beg you to look at what you are trying achieve and question whethe
r they are genuinely adding benefit. Plan your day before you start your day,
don't do it at 8am or 8.30am when your day has started as your already chasing
your tail. Don't be a fool.


6.You did not study hard or struggle in life to become a machine -

Nail on head, machines can operate 24 hours a day with the right fuel. You can
not, balance your life, remember you have 24 hours a day, 8 hours to sleep, 8
hours to work, 8 hours of your own!


7.If your boss forces you to work late -

You know what I am a boss. If I have to ask anyone to work late or work late m
yself I am a fool. To date, I have never asked anyone to work late, I never wi
ll. Practice what you preach.


I could go on for hours as this is a subject dear to me. I was a son with a fa
ther I rarely saw due to work. I've seen families torn apart because parents p
ut work before family. I've heard of young fathers passing away because of str
ess at work and working 16 hours a day.

ALWAYS LEAVE THE OFFICE ON TIME.



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