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Are You Ditching Work-Life Balance Because You’re Afraid of Losing Your Job?


Some people think that life balance is a thing of luxury, something you pursue when times are good…that we should work like dogs  to remain indispensable in this unpredictable economy.

But wait a sec. Weren’t we were already working like dogs, before we added in the fear of losing our jobs?


If you’re listening with one ear, it might sound like logical advice, but a little trickster lives inside that suggestion. Work-life balance isn’t solely about balancing work and play. It’s about how you work, what you value, finding ways to match your values to your employer’s values, and accomplishing workplace goals with clarity and finesse.


Lack of Balance Adds Pounds to Your Body, Mind and Spirit


Forgetting about balance is rooted in fear. And I’m guessing that a large proportion of people recently laid off we’re working like dogs to be indispensable. With so many more people on the brink of losing their jobs, fear needs balance to be a useful emotion.

If you’ve been working hard at becoming indispensable, it’s likely that you’re working late, powering through lunch, skipping workouts, ditching networking and playing with friends. You’re probably also missing soccer games and not too thrilled about doing homework with your kids, not to mention being coherent enough to perk up your resume and research possible career opportunities. If this is true for you, you’re going to be scrambling to make up for lost time if you lose your job.

Living in balance in a down economy is essential, not only for your wellbeing outside of work, but to assure you remain agile and flexible and capable of making good, values-based decisions in and about your work. As an example, if you were interested in maintaining a competitive advantage and being in shape to meet the next opportunity with confidence, wouldn’t working out make great sense? Who feels agile and flexible and confident with 20 or 30 extra pounds? And what about the burden of weight you’ll carry in your mind and spirit?



Work smart
and strategically. Make sure what you choose to say yes to at work serves the company’s larger goals and your career goals. Less is more. And the only time more is more is when it’s more of less.

 

So, whats your view on this

 
10 comments on "Fear Of Job Loss Making People To Ditch Work-Life Balance!!!"
  Commented by  SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Consultant, Project Management Consultancy Firm    | 08 27 2010 13:29:54 +0000
We are working like donkeys & what ever is written over there is true though many of us may  disagree with it. After all we all are working for personal interest & not for company's interest because it is the necessity of an every working individual to earn for it & it's family.
& if we have to achieve success for the price of family life then it is of no use.
Friends please dare to accept truth. I am working for myself & for my family in the first position & secondly for my company. 
  Commented by  ANAND M, Freelancer, Human Resources (HR) Consulting    | 08 27 2010 12:53:32 +0000
Agreed with all of you...& I respect all your views. But you have to decide what you want true happiness or appreciation for unrealistic achievements????

The ball is in your court....you have to roll it...
  Commented by  s.baalu, SALES,MARKETING,FINANCE,ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT, DASPAN INDUSTRIES LTD    | 08 26 2010 13:24:35 +0000
ANAND WHAT YOU SAY MAY HOLD GOOD IN GENERAL AND WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO EVERYONE.IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE SITUATION ONE IS PLACED,FAMILY COMMITMENTS,AGE,CONSTRAINTS ETC.
  Commented by  Rathin Deb, Resident Manager, Tower Infotech Ltd.    | 08 26 2010 08:36:59 +0000
I think this aspect depends upon the working atmosphere and loss of self confidence. One should work what is expected out of him/her then where is the question of job loss. I think it is the attitude that probably matters.
  Commented by  srinivas, Asst. Manager/Manager -HR, satyavani projects    | 08 26 2010 04:38:46 +0000
good, nice posting.....
  Commented by  sunil chadha, Brigadier General Staff (Information Warfare), Army    | 08 25 2010 16:06:44 +0000
thx anand. i think this is a very important aspect - no longer avoidable. the recent recession has also contributed to the fears. the entire pyramid is effected - bosses and employees - all levels. no one has the time or the inclination to look at the flowers en-route. sadly, i don't have a ready solution to offer. we all need to be made aware, given the confidence that we won't get fired, and maybe encouraged towards physicals first with the metaphysical to follow. come on guys - let's have some more constructive ideas.   
  Commented by  kanukurthy sudershanrao, Operations Manager, Andhra Bank    | 08 25 2010 15:49:11 +0000
This depends on the hr environment of the organisation
  Commented by  akshaya bhatia, Program Manager (GM Projects-IT), fsl    | 08 25 2010 13:42:31 +0000
Very appropriate observation, Anand. Unfortunately, It is true in most cases. Such a scenario creates double loss. Employer is also at loss because in such cases the employee can not offer his hundred percent owing to lack of appreciation of his toil and sincerity. On the other hand, employee loses owing to missing on precious enjoyable moments of life. 
  Commented by  Suresh P, BE student, VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY    | 08 25 2010 12:48:43 +0000
Thats true Sir, thanks for the information. Though I'm a student it will be of great use...
  Commented by  rakeshbhatnagar, GM Projects., wig brothers india pvt.ltd.    | 08 25 2010 12:29:30 +0000
I agree to your views , we have seen people doing it but couldn't take the milage of working like anything . Even such people are sacked out rapidly who use them do not work but their  showoff is more sucessfull.
One should not work by loosing personnel life. 
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