Comments on: Guest Post: Millennial Work/Life Balance

By: blakesunshine

blakesunshine — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:20:19 +0000

Shane-

Thanks so much for your comment. I definitely agree with you, and I think many millennials truly want to exceed expectations and be passionate about their work.

Personally, I don’t want to live to work OR work to live. I hope to find some sort of balance between the two that allows me to be passionate about my work and about my life.

By: Shane Arman

Shane Arman — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:26:11 +0000

If you are in the right field in a job that you are passionate about, you should realize that work might occasionally dip into your personal life, especailly in senior level positions.

When it really matters, I think we should be available outside of work, but that doesn’t mean it has to be intrusive. It’s a tough line to define, no question; but in public relations being available is so important. Overall I think Millennials need to understand that an occasional “dip” might happen and embrace that their voice matters on issues that extend outside of work.

Because we should be passionate about our work and strive to exceed expectations…

Live to work: one vote.

By: Devon

Devon — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:25:54 +0000

I will say this. I work to live, I do not live to work. Growing up I was always watching my parents do everything they could to not let their work interrupt our family life. I agree with what Morgan said as well, that technology helps to make it possible. I will protect that boundary as long as I work.

Work to live: two votes.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:51:42 +0000

I think we’re the first generation that has to really define work/life balance from the start of our careers. Smartphones, social networks etc. make it possible for the line between work and life to be lifted completely, and as our generation learns (and creates, ahem) this technology, we also have to protect the boundary between work and life.

Work to live: one vote.