Banking

Banking is one of those careers that doesn’t have strong positive work-life balance connotations. Known for it’s long working hours, and a cut-throat profiteerng mentality, it is often associated with a lifestyle that weighs heavy on the “work” side of the work:life ratio, with driving forces that are, in the long-run, unfulfilling.

The only work-life balance of a banker featured on this blog counters this reputation. Gilles Dahan worked in banking for many years, and indeed describes a lifestyle of long working hours. Yet, he felt utterly fulfilled by it, and was able to sustain a balance that suits him.

The banking career was touched on in the podcast interview with the musician Amanda Kaya. She refers to careers that some people may consider to be ‘souless’ (banking among them!), and points to their value. She also talks about how enjoying music as an amateur can fulfil a creative side to people that do not work in creative industries.

You can follow the links below to read more.

• When “Work” Dominates the Work-Life Balance Scales. And that’s OK.
  If I’ve reached any conclusions since blogging about work-life balance for the last couple of years, it’s that parity in a work:life ratio is not equivalent to work-life balance contentment. Sometimes a person can feel balanced when either side weighs heavier than the other. What I’ve also observed is that a person’s work:life ratio isContinue reading “When “Work” Dominates the Work-Life Balance Scales. And that’s OK.”
• “My Work is My Health”: Finding Balance When Work Comes First – Gilles’ Story – On the Virtues of Working Hard, the Perils of Loneliness, and the Importance of Quality (over Quantity) When it Comes to Spending Time
  Work-Life Balance Profile #20: Gilles Dahan (TL;DR heads-up that this is a long blog post! The following introduction provides a flavour of the content) Introduction to Gilles’ Profile References to improving your work-life balance usually allude to reducing the “work” side of the work:life ratio. For example, by taking regular lunch breaks, clocking off earlierContinue reading ““My Work is My Health”: Finding Balance When Work Comes First – Gilles’ Story – On the Virtues of Working Hard, the Perils of Loneliness, and the Importance of Quality (over Quantity) When it Comes to Spending Time”
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  It’s Official! Season Two of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’ is live
  I’m delighted to officially launch Season Two of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’! My first guest this Season is the musician and social media sensation Amanda Kaya. If you’re not familiar with Amanda’s music and art, then you should join the millions of others that follow her pages on Instagram and TikTok. In thisContinue reading “It’s Official! Season Two of ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’ is live”
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  The Pursuit of Balance for Working Parents: Attending School Events
  Picture this: Your child has been asked to read a few lines in a class assembly. All parents of the class are invited to attend the assembly, which will last around an hour, at the start of the school day. Although your child will only be performing for a short time, you will be expectedContinue reading “The Pursuit of Balance for Working Parents: Attending School Events”
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  On Finding Balance as a Career-Driven Family Man, When Work Takes Priority: Gilles’ Story
  ‘A Fine Balance – The Podcast’: Season 2, Episode 3 Out Now The third episode of this season’s podcast is out now, featuring Gilles Dahan, a former banker and head of global trading, who left the finance industry in 2019, and now works as a consultant and entrepreneur. This podcast episode contains some great nuggetsContinue reading “On Finding Balance as a Career-Driven Family Man, When Work Takes Priority: Gilles’ Story”
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  On Balancing a Corporate Job With Creative Pursuits, Boundary-Setting & Cultural Influences – Urmi’s Story: NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW FEATURING URMI HOSSAIN
  In a world where the lines between work and personal life are increasingly blurred, achieving a work-life balance that feels right for you often comes down to the boundaries you decide to set for yourself and those around you. For my podcast guest this episode, there is no doubt where her work ends and theContinue reading “On Balancing a Corporate Job With Creative Pursuits, Boundary-Setting & Cultural Influences – Urmi’s Story: NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW FEATURING URMI HOSSAIN”