Academia appears to be an ongoing stream of work (teaching, conferences, publishing, projects, committees etc.) that can become very time consuming. To this end, much of the leisure or quality time with family and friends is something lossed. Do you think academics put work before quality of life? What are your thoughts?
Dear Debra,
thank you for the interesting question.
I believe that the time academics put in for their job might be compatible or not compatible with the family time (or quality time with themselves) according to different factors. These are the ones coming to my mind:
- Country (welfare aids, working habits)
- Working environment (support and flexibility being given)
- Personal ambitions
- Time management skills
My thought is that if these factors are well-handled by the academic himself/herself and the actors around him/her, I can see good possibilities of a fair work-life balance.
Best wishes
Ilaria
Your question reminds me of Madam Curie!
It happens with many of the academicians, particularly those highly motivated and involved. Glasses and back bone pains may testify!
Thanks.
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