In a perfect world, I would have work-life balance and be able to disconnect on a somewhat normal basis. In this world, I can't Are there other ways you fully unplug from work without actually taking time off?

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You have to make the conscious decision and commit to it. You just have to do it. Not for your own sake but also for the sake of those working for you (not to mention family and friends). When I started I wanted to be a partner bc they were all out on the golf course all the time. Now partners work all the time and our staff don’t want to be us. Just do it. You aren’t saving the world. You can take an hour a day to just turn off your phone, walk away from your computer, and do something you enjoy.

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Yes D1 - you are correct. This is very doable. P2 you have to try harder. For your family’s sake as well as yours.

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I can’t. I try but I can’t. It’s hurting my health, my marriage, my relationship with the kids. My relationship with my extended family and my friends. It’s soul sucking.

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I learned this too late in my career - disconnecting and recharging is one of the most impactful things you can do for your performance.

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I think you can, with some effort over time. A couple things that may work:
1. Don't go from 100 to zero. That's really hard, and a recipe for failure
2. Set a reasonable parameter like only checking email at lunch and put that in your out of office, and then to forward to someone else who can help
3. Track your progress on something short first, like a long weekend
4. Have an internal and external accountability partner. For example, Ask your spouse for help on your small goal. And someone you trust internally, like a solid manager bc you want to set a good example for them.
5. Understand that you will feel really uncomfortable, and that you will become more comfortable with that feeling
Best of luck, I'm rooting for you for the sake of your health and relationships, which are far more important

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Sad to say, but no.

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As an owner of the business, there is no time off.

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I like to put on a podcast and go for a run outside each night after dinners done and the kids are in bed. Good to unplug for a bit.

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I go hunting in far northern MN. No cell signal 🤣🤣

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PwC 1 - you are correct on the ownership aspect. I do believe however that while we can’t totally disconnect for a significant amount of time, we do need to “pick our spots” as to when we can go off the grid for a little bit. I do, and it’s been an immense help mentally and physically.

I go to numerous concerts and at least one music festival every year (except during the Covid shutdown). Great way to disconnect and escape the stress of work while enjoying my favorite bands.

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Oh man, I feel for you all. Why does public accounting foster this kind of culture? I left a large firm I was on partner track for because I looked around me and realized I never wanted to be the partners sitting in those offices. They were tired, overweight, cranky, worked 70-90 hours a week during tax season and expected staff to work longer. When I had 10-15 days of pto left every year that would expire, I was told it was the “industry norm” not let go of pto. And you look at your clients who are making 3 times more than partners in accounting are and seem to work less. How did we let our industry get like this?
I left with three other colleagues and we started our own firm. After years of complaining, we knew nothing would ever change. When you, as a partner, choose not to disconnect and have a personal life, it affects more than just your personal life. Staff are watching and staff are leaving! It’s so important for so many reasons. Now that I am expecting my first child, I couldn’t be more happy with my decision.

I wish there was. I had it under control before I became partner; but since then, because I am basically a young “line” partner, I got crapped on. And by the time I get any sort of tenure, the staff will be making more than me with their demands for raises…I think becoming partner now is a big regret….

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