Do you think working nine to five is ok to survive in this recession. Maybe more hours have to be put in to achieve your goals
“Working Nine to Five, What a Way to Make a Living!” | Sales
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5308 days ago
I think this is a personal choice and I believe it should be, personal and that all of us should decide and take control over our own hours, so for me, there is not right or wrong behaviours; and, actually, it is my belief that you need to act in a fulfilling way, then, when it is fulfilling, that is your "right" way.
These decisions have to be made considering our balance, our market, our niche, our services.
Personally, I am not a 9 to 5, and while I was, at some point, in a 9 to 5 job, I just very rarely left at 5...! This ties in to my belief of over delivering and committing at 100% to deliver the best service I can. I have had, however, colleagues who could "switch off" at 4.59 and go home; for me, I rather finished what needed to be done and then go home.
Since I have my own business, I have total freedom of my hours and certainly do not follow a 9 to 5.
But, yes, there is a but, I have boundaries; boundaries that serve me and my couple, my family , and my friends.
Those time boundaries, commitments and set expectations are key to my balance.
I believe that my clients get the best from me when I am at my best and this is not when I am working 24/7; so, I don't work 8h a day; on some days, I work way more, and some days, I will be chilling in A LOT ;-)
I do not mind having to work harder for a specific amount of time when I know that play is coming up; you know, "Work hard, player harder"! ;-)
5308 days ago
However, and here's the catch- as business owners yes we absolutely need to do everything we can to ensure that our businesses survive & thrive, but if we don't take care of our own health & well being then we will underperform. If we neglect taking care of ourselves & having appropriate relaxation & down time over sustained periods we also face the risk of jeopardising our health.
It's a fine balance- one that all too often can only be seen clearly when it's too late. I have a personal experience which I will share here- I implored my father to take time off as he was working far too hard. The words I used were "If you were to drop down dead in the morning, they'd find someone else to replace you" but as a Manager he was committed to his responsbilities. Within weeks after that conversation I had with him, he had a massive heart attack & passed away instantly.
So, YES do everything you can to make sure that your business is competitive & it meets the demands of your customers, but PLEASE, please take care of your health too- without it- you won't have any business at all.
If you make your mobile number available to customers- have 2 phones, one that you can happily switch off at a predetermined time of day. We need to relax & recharge in order to work to our optimum performance. And to stay healthy, happy & alive :)
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I don't know which one is best. Judging it from the amount of working hours, it may seem that having your own business is a bit stupid. I mean the whole point is to have as much time for yourself as possible. In reality, owning a business gives me the chance of at least try to escape the corporate net and make it. Meaning work less hours, earn enough money and be free from the 9 to 5 cage.
So I guess at the end of the day is just a matter of how long it takes to make it.
Hope it won't take a life time and then regret I didn't go 9 to 5 when I was young. It is a bit of a catch 22 isn't it? :)
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