an expat guide to finding work-life balance in hong kong
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An Expat Guide To Finding Work-Life Balance In Hong Kong
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“Hong Kong is a great place to be an expat…In many ways, it’s one of the best places in the world to be an expat. However, one particular area where Hong Kong behind is in the work-life balance...”
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% of unhappiness with work-life balance
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2015 the HSBC’s Expat Explorer Survey
The global average
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“It seems that things weren’t always this way ...
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62% Report commissioned by Community
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of Hong Kong workers felt that their work-life balance had deteriorated over the last 10 years.”
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#1 Define your ideal balance
“Figure out how much time you need to spend at work, and how much time you need for everything else, including ‘me-time’, family time, time for socializing, and so on.”
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#2 Set your own priorities
“For one person, a session at the gym may be non-negotiable, and for another person, it may be a session of baking over the weekend. Don’t be afraid to prioritize people either...”
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#3 Communicate with people
“Without clear communication, you will be left dealing with constant demands and expectations. It’s important to talk to your boss and your colleagues ...”
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“You’ve already figured out what your priorities are – now, if something’s at the bottom of your list, accept that it’s not important to you, say no, and move on.”
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#5 Unplug when you’re not at the office
“…make it a habit to not check your work mail, to turn off work-related notifications on your phone, and to avoid having work conversations. It’s important to preserve the sanctity of personal time…”
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#6 Don’t obsess over perfection
“Remember that for some things, it’s enough to just get them done. If you absolutely must be a perfectionist, limit it to one or two things that are really important to you.”
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#7 Cut down the commute
“For most residents, it’s possible to live within walking distance of their offices without paying substantially more in rent, and sometimes without paying any more at all.“
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#8 Try to work flexibly
“Not every organization is open to the concept, but gradually, flexibility at the workplace is gaining in popularity. This mainly involves the ability to set your own work timings, and to work from home whenever possible.”
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#9 Make the time to exercise
“…research shows that apart from the health benefits of regular exercise, it also makes you less stressed, and more alert and productive.“
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“If you’ve implemented the suggestions above and a work-life balance still isn’t forthcoming, it may be time to look for a new position.”
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