The personal toll of IT consulting
In response to an informal poll of consultants at the IT community Web site of Louisville, Ky.-based TechRepublic Inc. that asked, "How successful are you at balancing your personal life and professional life?" IT consultants revealed the following:
- 70 percent say they have cancelled or cut short a vacation because of work.
- 55 percent say their balance is "somewhat successful -- some weeks I work too much."
- 25 percent say their time is "equally balanced."
- 20 percent say they rarely find time for themselves.
(Note: Multiple responses allowed.)
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