Last updated on December 14, 2015
Maintaining a good balance between work and life is hard in any career but in the hospitality industry, it is even more difficult. This is mainly because of the nature of the hospitality industry, which consists of long working hours that may include night work. The character of the people working in hospitality also plays a role in making it difficult to find the right work-life balance. Most hospitality employees love the fast-paced and fun industry that is hospitality. For this reason, they are very dedicated to their jobs and are always willing to drop everything and respond for an emergency call to come into work even during odd hours. If you work in the hospitality industry, it is important that you avoid the trap of getting sucked into your job and neglecting your personal life. The following tips will help you do that.
Learn To Prioritize
In the hospitality sector, work will always be there and sometimes you may have to report to duty during what should have been your free time. While it is proper of you to answer a distress call at work during emergency situations or help a co-worker by taking on his/her shift, you should do so in moderation. Avoid turning into the person whom everyone calls when they need to leave work to run an errand by learning to manage yourself. Increase the time you spend in your social, recreational, and relationship building activities and avoid spending a huge chunk of your free time addressing pressing matters, crises, and panics at work.
Organize Your Schedule
One way in which you can find the right balance between your work and life is by organizing your schedule to revolve around your personal life. Unlike other jobs, which have fixed working hours, hospitality jobs feature flexible hours that you can rearrange to suit your lifestyle. For instance, if you are a parent and would like to spend more time with your children, taking day shifts will allow you to be home when your kids arrive from school. Alternatively, working nights during school holidays, will allow you to spend the mornings with your children.
Know When To Slow Down
Some workers in the hospitality industry enjoy working overtime as although one spends most of his/her work hours on their feet, the job is usually fun. Others regularly work longer hours to make more money. Whichever workaholic category you fall under among these two, it is vital that you avoid overdoing it, as too much work can take its toll on the body. Make sure to cut back on your hours when your body starts showing signs of burnout. Key signs to look out for include being constantly irritated, low morale, low work productivity, and low energy.
Striking the right work-life balance is crucial to your wellbeing and to the success of your job. A balanced person is always less stressed, calmer, and more productive. Therefore, get on the right path of maintaining a proper balance between your personal and work life by following the above tips.
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