Work/Life Imbalance? Are you stuck working in an environment that doesn’t support you enjoying life outside of work? I was there several years ago at a private employer that had an expectation to work 10-12 hour days and didn’t support work/life balance. I remember on one occasion when we were moving office locations, I worked for 36 hours straight. I was so grateful for my pillow after that event. You must get out of that toxic environment for the sake of your mental health and for your family. I’m so grateful I now work for an employer that values work/life balance at the Virginia Department of Transportation. You can be a much more productive employee when you have a healthy balance of work and life. Play sports, go out to dinner with friends and family, take regular week-long vacations or weekend trips, spend time with your pets, enjoy some quiet time at home, or even take up a hobby. This past year, I did that very thing and wrote a book and had it published! It’s even made it’s way out to Barnes & Noble and Amazon. My book, Close Calls in Paradise, chronicles my life and describes over 25 events in my life which could have resulted in the loss of life or sustaining serious injuries. It includes encounters with sharks, an alligator, jellyfish, lightning, tornado, and even falling 150 feet off a cliff. I would have never imagined writing a book, but I completed it over this past year. The bottom line is to find ways to enjoy life outside of work which will help you embrace a healthy work/life balance. What better way right now to take some time off to enjoy the holidays! Merry Christmas to you all and have a healthy and fantastic New Year!
Congratulations, Greg!!
Congratulations Greg! I'm so proud of you and very grateful that you survived all these close calls and lived to tell the stories during staff meetings to keep us laughing! 🤣
Greg, I have heard many of the stories through the years I have known you but I can’t wait to read the book. I am so glad you put the stories in print because you have had so many great adventures. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday season!
Congratulations Greg on the publication of your book. Can’t wait to get my copy and start reading! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a smashingly successful New Year.
Congratulations Greg!! Awesome accomplishment!!
Congratulations! So proud of you!
Congratulations Greg!
Dynamic, uniquely qualified, accomplished, insightful labor and employment attorney licensed in Virginia and Connecticut; also a Human Resources Professional - Employee Relations
8moI'm so excited that the dream has come to fruition! Congratulations for such a laudable accomplishment. After hearing some of the stories myself in person, I'm very happy that the world now has the opportunity to read about them. Even after almost six years, I still relish the time we worked together and miss having you as a colleague. You are a remarkable human being. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!