Haven't we heard this often? Its the most widely taked about topic amongst friends, peers , in organisations, across tables , where not! Mostly in Indian organistions..maybe...But why is it the mostly widely talked of topic? Because it is non-existent for most of us!
Infact its a burning issue in the current corporate life, atleast in India ! Young professionals in the name of career growth, ambitions, appreciation, burn midnight oils at office. Wonder if they ever did it in their academic pursuits! Is it intial enthusiasm to prove themselves, or is it bad or inadequate planning, or is it unachievable deadlines, or is it lack of adequate resources, or is it assuming too many responsibilities, or is it lack of focus on what, why and how, or is it disinterest towards personal life, or is it lack of sense of direction, or is it inefficient and unproductive work patterns during the regualr office hours (mobiles and internet , the culprits) and above all is it because of working with people affected with one of the above diseases? Am sure some of us fall in the last category and most of the others in one of the remaining.
I believe its all in our attitude. If we strictly want to work only 8-10 hours a day and on 5 days a week, can't we? If we can plan our work within the said time and its achievable, can't we? Most of us don't even do this , just go ahead and complain, 'No work life balance'!!Did we try? I believe we can! With a positive attitude, a little motivation and enthusiasm, collective effort , its achievable!
Let me first talk on the attitudes, before moving further on..
Current attitudes and scenarios:
1) No one is motivated or interested in pursuing work life balance, why? No use! Bosses don't believe in it! or 'Its ok, I am used to it!, or 'ghar jake kya karunga/karungi',or 'who will fight for it?, no one listens'! or 'Family , close friends, they will understand, take it for granted attitude'. These are just a few popular reasons!
2) Some want to achieve it! But lack of support and motivation, because of people above them suffering from characteristics said in point 1. Result! a frustrated victim!
How can one work towards this work-life balance?.....Refer Part 2 :))))
