Finding a Work Life Balance So You Can Thrive in Both – Work in Sports Podcast e032

Summary: Finding a Work Life Balance So You Can Thrive in Both<br> Working in sports isn't unlike being a police officer, a fireman or a doctor - you are going to have an odd schedule when the main focus of your work life takes place at odd times of the day. While other people are at home winding down watching sports, you are working in it!<br> <br> On this episode Brian answers a question about work life balance in the sports industry, submitted by Alex in Virginia:<br> <br> Hi Brian – Love the podcast. You and all the guests seem to focus in on the fact that working in the sports industry is hard. Long hours, odd shifts, weekends, holidays…it all makes sense and doesn’t change my desire to work in the business… but how do you balance life and work?<br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-work-in-sports-podcast/id1281010624"></a><br> <br> Couple of notes before we really jump in to this weeks great question from Alex in Virginia about work life balance in sports careers.<br> <br> One, this is our last episode of the year, I’ll be taking a break over Christmas, headed to Las Vegas to see my mother in law, and I’m not bringing all my podcasting equipment with me. I have three kids, that’s enough stuff to carry.<br> <br> We will be back first week of January with more awesome content and guests that I’m really excited about. This is the perfect time to catch up on back episodes… all of our content is evergreen so any of our 32 episodes are still worth listening to…if I can make suggestions, <a href="http://www.workinsports.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles-talent-acquisition-manager-colleen-scoles-shares-what-pro-teams-look-for-when-hiring-work-in-sports-podcast-e5/">Colleen Scoles Talent Acquisition Manager with the Philadelphia Eagles</a> is a great episode to listen to… <a href="http://www.workinsports.com/blog/the-secret-to-landing-a-job-in-sports-marketing-work-in-sports-podcast-e008/">Mark Crepeau VP of Marketing for the Basketball Hall of Fame</a>… <a href="http://www.workinsports.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-working-at-the-nhl-work-in-sports-podcast-e029/">Chris Wojcik NHL Director of Event Communication and Player Relations</a>…<a href="http://www.workinsports.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-work-in-college-sports-work-in-sports-podcast-e031/">Part 1 of Shaun Richard Associate AD for Ohio State</a>.. all are really great listens for plane rides, road trips, walks with the dog, trips to the gym after Christmas, so get caught up on that and our shorter <a href="https://www.workinsports.com/blog/category/podcasts/qa-sessions/">but just as impactful QA sessions.</a><br> <br> Two – I’m starting a private group on Facebook for fans of the podcast. I want to build a community around this show, and the people listening who are really interested in their sports career. All of our guests will be invited to be a part of it, and I’ll be in there all the time. I think I should be launching that today… it’ll be called…get ready for it…The Work in Sports Podcast private group.<a href="https://www.workinsports.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/qa_cover.png"></a><br> <br> So yeah, you should be able to find it.<br> <br> But as always you can email me – <a href="mailto:podcast@workinsports.com">podcast@workinsports.com</a> or connect with me on linkedin and message me there. I’m trying to be as available as possible to all of you.<br> <br> And finally – huge thanks to Carson M from University of South Carolina – she asked a great question on informational interviews, which I will answer 1st week of January… but she also gave the podcast an awesome review on iTunes saying – this is my favorite podcast on iTunes right now and a must listen for anyone who wants to work in the sports industry! She also said I was engaging and informative… I’m humbled and appreciative Carson.<br> <br> As for today's question from Alex in Virginia about Work Life Balance in the sports indust...