It's back to attitude . My colleagues hate the work they do and blame the company , whereas I think they don't recognise how good we've got it. And yes , being cognizant of your time with your family is a given if you want joy from life. Good job Nige .
I wholly agree with his ideals and was trying to have that balanced life until the Recession killed my business. Now I am a signature away from turning my business and my life over to a company of workaholics who are slaves to an inanimate timesheet program. They are all working to create fictional amounts of billable hours in a competition to apease the managers by subconciously creating problems and tasks for each other that make it easier to justify their "long hours". Recessions SUCK!
I liked Julian Morrow's comment on Nigel Marsh's presentation later in the day. Somethng a long the lines of, "Nigel Marsh spoke to us about why it's important to have a work/life balance. On a Saturday..."
The unfortunate reality is that without Unions which protect workers rights, your company will terminate you for 'job adandonment' if you don't work the 80 hour week. This happened to me when I had to care for my father in 2008- I was replaced.
A very worthwhile message for those who haevn't got a reality check mechanism of their own! Should be re-visited monthly as a reminder of the real priorities in life.
You make some extremely valuable points Nigel and you should take this message to as many top executives and people of influence as possible. It's exactly this issue that causes so many people in decision-making positions to be short-term focussed. I intend to send this video to as many senior people as I can.
Good points well delivered. Pushing these ideals myself cost me my last two jobs and my health but I have no regrets. People come first and should never be compromised for corporate profit and greed.
Great speech! I think trying to keep work and life completely separate is a mistake and a losing battle though. Yes, I occasionally check my work email from home. But I also use time at work to set personal appointments, check personal email, answer text messages, etc (and my employer is okay with this). Your personal/free time, and your work, are both big parts of your life. Integrate them, let them coexist, and make sure to maintain a healthy balance and you'll be fine.
Great talk. Nigel says he's been working on this for 7 years - has he published his experiences? The two books of his on amazon look related but not specifically focussed on work-life balance. Would love to hear more from him on this.
That's interesting, I've pretty much given on the idea of perusing a career in software because I refuse to work a 40 hour week, having 2 grand of pocket money at the end of the month doesn't make it worth it. I wonder if some day I'll be able to walk in to an interview and say "I'll work for 30 hours a week".
I adore that particular perspective of life! Indeed, it takes an observing eye, a sharp mind, and a unique intellectuality to discover it.
Thank you, : )
-extremely tired college student.
It's back to attitude .
My colleagues hate the work they do and blame the company , whereas I think they don't recognise how good we've got it.
And yes , being cognizant of your time with your family is a given if you want joy from life.
Good job Nige .
Personally I am very impressed to see Malcolm Turnbull in this audience. A real reflection of his mind.
Good talk. Malcolm Turnbull in the crowd @ 5:28
It's a depression bud. Don't believe the propaganda.
I hope you found a viable path since your post
I wish you good luck.
I think it's funny because this video was necessary to watch for my Careers 10 work, and he says 5:34 like 4 times
I wholly agree with his ideals and was trying to have that balanced life until the Recession killed my business. Now I am a signature away from turning my business and my life over to a company of workaholics who are slaves to an inanimate timesheet program. They are all working to create fictional amounts of billable hours in a competition to apease the managers by subconciously creating problems and tasks for each other that make it easier to justify their "long hours". Recessions SUCK!
I liked Julian Morrow's comment on Nigel Marsh's presentation later in the day. Somethng a long the lines of, "Nigel Marsh spoke to us about why it's important to have a work/life balance. On a Saturday..."
Brilliant 👏
The unfortunate reality is that without Unions which protect workers rights, your company will terminate you for 'job adandonment' if you don't work the 80 hour week. This happened to me when I had to care for my father in 2008- I was replaced.
Totally inspiring. Most people in his position know what he says is true but few have the guts, or integrity, to publicaly say so. Nigel rocks.
A very worthwhile message for those who haevn't got a reality check mechanism of their own!
Should be re-visited monthly as a reminder of the real priorities in life.
You make some extremely valuable points Nigel and you should take this message to as many top executives and people of influence as possible. It's exactly this issue that causes so many people in decision-making positions to be short-term focussed. I intend to send this video to as many senior people as I can.
Good points well delivered. Pushing these ideals myself cost me my last two jobs and my health but I have no regrets. People come first and should never be compromised for corporate profit and greed.
Great speech!
I think trying to keep work and life completely separate is a mistake and a losing battle though.
Yes, I occasionally check my work email from home. But I also use time at work to set personal appointments, check personal email, answer text messages, etc (and my employer is okay with this).
Your personal/free time, and your work, are both big parts of your life. Integrate them, let them coexist, and make sure to maintain a healthy balance and you'll be fine.
Great talk. Nigel says he's been working on this for 7 years - has he published his experiences? The two books of his on amazon look related but not specifically focussed on work-life balance. Would love to hear more from him on this.
Small random acts of kindness can have such a tremendous impact on someone we cannot comprehend their effect........So start doing them..
Maybe his family was in the audience! Nothing like a good presentation to kick start the weekend ;p
Father and mother and Charles and kids amilea Sabrina isbell Rusty's smiles
This is what I don't understand about corporations, your young life is way more important. Young life > old money.
That's interesting, I've pretty much given on the idea of perusing a career in software because I refuse to work a 40 hour week, having 2 grand of pocket money at the end of the month doesn't make it worth it.
I wonder if some day I'll be able to walk in to an interview and say "I'll work for 30 hours a week".
curious how you tracking it now?
@@greanbean001 ended up being a software engineer :(
@@girlyvoice3210 figured out an arrangement to work 30 hrs per week? never lose sight of this....:D
That is one of the few Ted"x" talks that I admire
The new Sir Ken Robinson! Love this speech.
5:28 oy! Mister prime minista!
my goodness, your a flamin genius.
Best idea worth spreading....
and...that s the true
3:00
Couldnt agree more
Charlate
Great work Nigel.
Interesting!
nice vid
He didn't really answer the question he asked
We work to hard, because we are taxed to much.