A balancing act

A good work-life balance can be hard to achieve, especially in a job where the hours are unpredictable. It’s important to me to make sure I have time to do the things that I enjoy even when I am on call. Sometimes I go out with friends or to a party and get called away within minutes of arriving; sometimes plans have to be cancelled with relatively little notice. It can be frustrating given that I like to be organised and plan things in advance. Having chosen this way of working, it is just something I have had to accept.