Episode 226. How Busy Technicians Can Better Manage Work and Family Life

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In this conversation, we’re addressing a challenge many refrigeration and HVAC technicians face: work-life balance. It’s a particular challenge for new technicians putting in the extra time to build experience, learn skills and work their way up the ladder. This episode includes practical tips and advice on planning and communication to ensure family commitments are met despite demanding schedules. We’ll also dig into strategies for work-life balance, including the right way to talk to your boss and partner about it, and being proactive and honest about your commitments inside and outside of work.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Work-life balance in the trades

-Being proactive in scheduling time off work

-Managing personal life and an on-call schedule

-Earning trust and creating win-win scenerios

-Communicating personal obligations to your boss

-Communicating work obligations to you partner and children

-Creative solutions for scheduling

-Quantity vs quality family time

-Finding time to communicate with family while on the road

-Tips for better work-life balance

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