Follow your heart and remember your beginning matters

This is a very personal decision, and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. I would have an honest conversation with my partner about our long-term... goals, the opportunities involved, and whether there are alternatives such as relocation later or a temporary long-distance arrangement. I would consider both career growth and the health of the relationship rather than allowing other people's opinions to make the decision for me. The best choice is one that aligns with our shared values and future plans. more

Let us start with a saying 'your health, your family, your jos..in that order.
The stress affects your relationships and your health. Look at stress... first. All of us look for external factors to blame rather than looking inward. Make a list of all things that get you stressed. That could include too many hours at work, too many deadlines, too much interference. At home, has there been any change in your partner, are there many demands from family, are things like cooking, cleaning and laundry adding to stress.
Seek counseling if you need to. Have somebody clean your house and do laundry. Reduce time in the kitchen.
Leaving a job you love will make you resentful. More so if you do not land on your feet quickly. If there has been a change in your partner and you are drifting apart, you could end up with no partner and no job.
You may want to go away alone to a spa for a week and do your thinking without other influences, Then make your decision. Good luck. more

It's not nice to work so hard, and yet the long term loop breaks you from your loved ones. We really need money, but we cannot afford to lose or break... the bond in our relationships and families, if no measures can be done to adapt to the working conditions, then the best solution is to look for another career that brings in good payment while protecting your personal lifestyle as well.
It doesn't profit a man to gain the world while losing people who dearly love him. Because after getting the money, you'd forever feel guilty for abandoning the feelings of your loved ones, because enjoying the money alone is actually boring 😊 more

First things first. Enjoy your baby.
You can become more visible by coming to work one day a week or two half days a week. You can pick the days when... they have important meetings.
If your manager is still not satisfied, look for another job while you have this job. Remember a mention of a possible promotion is not a promise but you will have missed seeing your child grow up. more

Melody, very well said. That`s a very good piece of advise to both, especially the Hiring manager. Well done.

Then pay me like I'm indefensible. When it comes to vacation time. Or pay me double and triple time if they interrupt your vacation time. Respect my... time.  more

Yes,iknow most of this jobs come with responsibility.But in this situation you can argue your case using the terms and conditions stipulated in your... job description.Some bosses tend to veer off and forget that you are entitled to certain previledges like leave etc. more

This is a good example of why clear communication and trust are important in leadership. I would first have an open discussion with the employer and... explain that the remote arrangement was an important factor in accepting the position. If they cannot honor the original agreement, I would carefully consider the impact on my career, finances, and personal circumstances before deciding whether to stay or leave. The key is to make an informed decision while maintaining professionalism and protecting the trust between both parties. more

Be thankful for every opportunity you get to stay with the children! there are certain things no amount of money can buy: this is one of them!

Can you travel at short notice? If not, why are you getting upset that others can? If so, mention that you are available for travel. Maybe they are... putting your family first for you?... more

Depends on the manager. Some just want the work done and don't care if you check out early. Others can be stricter and want you on the clock the whole... time. Bottom line: Be up front with your manger. Honesty and Integrity always goes a long way. more

Depends on if you are paid by the hour or receive salary pay. If by the hour, then no, you shouldn’t be doing that but if salaried then it’s fine.

Uh, no. the manager is being unreasonable. Unless the manager pays your phone bill you can choose when and if you will answer your personal phone. ... That is also why we have office hours. I know a person that bought a second phone she uses exclusively for work contacts. When she is on vacation or off hours, she turns off the "work phone" and has told her directors when she is on vacation that she is on vacation and will address things when she returns. One of her directors pushed back and she told them that in their position they should be able to handle any crisis that could cross her desk. She went on vacation, turned off her phone, returned and discovered the office did not dissolve in her absense and there were no crisis that had to be diverted.
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One 11:30pm message may not tell you enough about whether you need another job. What may matter more is what the criticism reveals about the... expectations around your role.
Was this an exceptional situation where an urgent response was genuinely needed, or is being available outside normal working hours an unwritten expectation? And if it is an expectation, was that understood when you took the role?

It may be worth clarifying those boundaries before drawing a conclusion from this incident alone. If the expectation is routinely to remain available late at night, then you have something more concrete to consider: whether that way of working is compatible with the kind of working life you want.
The incident may not give you the answer, but it may have revealed a question worth answering. more

Did you send a thank you note after the interview? if not, you can and mention the wobbly chair was a distraction. That way you acknowledge the... wobbly chair. more

don't divorce him

why do you bring work home? do you have hard deadlines that must be met? if not, do not bring work home, it will still be there in the morning for... you to pick up when you get to the office.
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Learn to plan your work schedules within the normal operations hours. It is not also healthy for you to keep working beyond normal working hours... everyday. You are ruining your life. Find time to be with your spouse and family. It's not being a good employee to carry work home. If you fail to complete work all the time it's either you are overloaded and your supervisors need to rebook at your job description or you may be failing to delegate to your juniors if at all you have. Worse still you may not be working hard during normal hours hence failing to meet targets and you end up carrying work home. Check your work culture  more

It is not your place to provide the background. If you are not certain of the recommendation then do not make one.

There is nothing wrong in your recommendation...As a HR manager, my policy was to recruit thieves or persons who lost jobs out of deviant... behaviours...was driven by belief that they required a new lease in life and were indeed willing to change...similarly don't trust organisational decisions on dismissing employees especially on administrative justice...my work proved to be easy because would observing them from a point of fore character knowledge without expecting surprises...surprisingly they all performed excellently with one rising to a position of a director in the same company and two others made to directorship in different companies more

time management and boundaries. How can you streamline your daily duties to be more efficient at your job? Working longer hours does not necessarily... equate to being a better employee, it could back fire. Maybe ask the co-worker what their strategy is and how did they streamline their duties to be able to adhere to work/life balance?  more

LOL! Yes you have misunderstood! You focus your energy on someone who managing THEIR life. Stop thinking about this person and think about what you... can do to change your situation. Look. There is always going to be smarter people in the room (if you will ). The key is to know what you have to do to be successful. You may not be the smartest, but don’t be out worked either. more

I don’t think you necessarily need to rush into an apprenticeship just because someone else thinks it’s the right next step.

Your current schedule... gives you time for family and your personal responsibilities, and that has real value. At the same time, your colleague may be seeing potential in you and encouraging you to think about where you want to be a few years from now.

Maybe the answer isn’t “yes” or “no” right now. Start researching apprenticeships, talk to people in organizations that interest you, and learn what the commitment would actually look like. You can explore the opportunity without immediately giving up what you currently have.

Growth is important, but so is choosing the right timing for your life. more

Security industry for example requires your input any time particularly if you are in operations department

NOPE!!!

Exactly! Nothing or Nobody is worth sacrificing your family. It could be that the job you wanted would probably not work for your family. Keep looking... God has good things in store for you. more

No. You did what you thought was right and later down the road when your kids talk about all the great times you had together you will forget about a... missed opportunity. Opportunities come and go. Your family is forever! more

Big companies divide up different functions. May be your position does not interface with banking information. If you do need the information to get... your job done, then go and ask. more

Yes

Yes and while you are at it (as a fool with a hero complex myself) you need to learn to assert your own needs to acheive a healthy work and life... balance.. It can be hard to do.. Some of us find it painful to leave an issue unfinished , so we consistently fly around in a cape trying to save the world from itself. more

Yes. If you find a suitable alternative job to suit your needs