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Profiles of the Work Life Balance

Working towards the work life balance is a struggle, but is often attainable.  Below are examples of how Chartered Accountants have managed to find that middle ground between office life and family life.

Bill Bakk
"Monday morning meetings in Toronto meant taking the red-eye from Vancouver."

Robert Boscacci
"As an intern, you could probably get away without time management skills..."

Leona Harari
"When I finished my schooling, I figured I would have so much more time."

Rob Holley
"There are two ways to be wealthy: earn more or need less."

Cheryl Hooper
"I decided I needed more time for me."

Kathy Howarth
"When the trip was over, I exchanged rubber boots for heels and headed to the office."

Shalewa Iaboni
"Because I am gone for the whole month, I plan for most things to be wrapped up by November."

Chuck Jeffery
"I am 61 years old, surrounded by my family and employees - all in good health and all good friends."

 

Kelly LaVallie
"For me, the difference between enjoying the process and becoming overwhelmed is all about attitude."

Dale MacLennan
"Everything you do is better when you’re strong."

Guy Marchessault
"Discipline. Discipline. Discipline."

Monica Murray
"The work was extremely satisfying but I was ready for something different."

Janice Redekop
"There was a time when my career was my main focus..."

Hank Sam
"I’m asked a lot about how I fit everything in."

Matt Sundal
"I had electricity, water, bar fridge, bed, TV, heat and AC."

Patrick Wong
"My wife and I had to cater our routine to whatever Preston required."

Michele Wood-Tweel
"I’m able to switch on and off quickly to focus on work or life."