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Work/Life Balance. What does that look like?
I searched the forums and didn't find a good conversation regarding the work/life balance topic (link if you know of one). I found a great topic started by bedellmgmt a while ago about how he had to let go of his hobbies and the pursuit to get some back. How do you maintain a healthy balance in your life beyond work? Do you dive headfirst into your business and try to connect with family whenever you can? If this sounds familiar, how does your family feel about it—do they understand and support you? And perhaps the more profound question is this: Do you believe your company thrives because it takes priority, or do you think its success comes from achieving that work-life harmony? Many of us grapple with these dilemmas. I’ve experienced both sides myself. For me, one of my most important values has always been to provide for my family. Over 20 years ago, that meant putting in long hours—sometimes up to 100 a week—to achieve success. Unfortunately, it also meant missing out on precious moments with my kids, family, and friends. While I built a business that supports us financially, I often found myself thinking, "Why doesn't anyone seem to recognize the effort I'm putting in?" This focus on work led to some tensions at home because I was so absorbed in my career. They wanted me, and I was confused because I thought that was what I was giving them. Have you ever experienced that? And if you did, how did you overcome it?Do you find yourself taking a backseat when kids are out of school?
My mom worked constantly when I was a kid and I always promised myself I’d get a traditional 9-5 in order to be home at night and on weekends with my kids when I grew up. Ironically the 9-5 didn’t work, and I now have my cleaning company instead. i find myself slowing my role during the holidays as well as over the summer to maximize my time with the kiddos while they’re out of school. I’m wondering if anyone else does this?Working with spouse? What do you do if the company was MINE before is was OURS
Fortunately my wife doesn't check this board haha I'm curious how people manage working with your spouse. I made this company before I met my wife and she started helping a few years ago before we got married because she was unemployed and I could use the help. I started her on payroll, then she started doing some more of the day to day stuff. Thankfully she does not have the same entrepreneurial drive I have but it makes it hard giving her deliverables, things we need done that would be done by the person doing her job. For those of you who work with your spouse, have you found yourself in this position? Obviously talking about it with them is the answer but how have you approached it?What if something happens to me - the owner?
I started 2026 off with a bang and I slipped and fell on the stairs. Hit my bum - kicker I did this exact thing exactly 5 years ago. It made me think - what if something happens to me and I can't work? I am lucky as I have a great team supporting me and they can do the work - work itself. But, what happens to what I have built and still building - my company, my legacy? Do you have everything in place? Insurances, wills etc?
