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Originally Posted by aigel
As much as it helps you get spare time activities introduced into your work day it also helps work day activities to get introduced into your spare time. It is a bum deal IMHO. In the old days you could enjoy a track day, completely turning off work, family and even news ...
George
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Yes and no, it's a double edged sword. Some of us have jobs where we are never truly "off".
My current gig is easier to turn off than my last 2.
Two companies ago I had people in Japan/Australia, Germany, France, England, Spain, NY, Utah, TX, California and Washington.
My day started at 6am when I woke up and ended at 10pm with the frequent calls in the middle of the night from APAC.
My wife hated it.
One day we are at our local St Patties Day parade, i'm on the phone, she makes a comment about it, I looked at her and told her the truth, "if it were not for this thing then you'd be standing here alone because I'd be in the office"
Yes it sucks to have it intrude on personal stuff and I take great pains to keep it to a minimum but it's a reality of my business.