24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Kate Kobussen | Owner / Organizer, Order from Chaos, LLC

As a business owner who transitioned from a “once upon a time stay at home mom”, I think work-life balance plays a HUGE role in my business. I chose to start Order from Chaos, LLC because I wanted something for ME. Something that filled my cup and allowed my brain to fire again. I do, however, refuse to let it steal away time with my little family. I have two kids and a traveling husband, so when we all have time together – everything else goes on the back burner. Read more>>

Kendall Castillo | Senior Manager of Events at The DEC Network

There is really no such thing as perfect balance, and everyone’s balance is different. My number 1 rule is that the company I work for values me as a person, not just an employee. Things come up and life happens, it’s the way we respond to it that makes the difference. Read more>>

Chelsi “ChiChi” Blanchard | Realtor and IT Communications Manager

Because I am considered a dual-career real estate agent, finding the right balance had always been a constant challenge. As a IT communications manager by day and a realtor 24/7, I have to get things done throughout the day, night, and weekends most often. Real estate often never takes a day off, because I work for my client, make sure I am able to accommodate their schedule when it comes to showings, open houses, and even answering late night questions that may brew up. Read more>>