Is it possible for lawyers to find work-life balance? Or are they trapped by their resumes?

The Wall Street Journal Online has an article today (here, but available to subscribers only) about the rise of "elite" legal temporary workers. »more»

"Sometimes I get the feeling that the two biggest problems in America today are making ends meet and making meetings end."

--Robert Orben

Stated simply with the holidays coming there are so many things that need to be done both at work and at home that you simply do not have the time to sit in unproductive meetings. There are many good books on increasing productivity. If you think your office is unproductive (aren't they all?) then buying one of them might be your best year-end investment. »more»

In the Wall St. Journal CareerJournal article entitled How to Balance Home-Life issues With Work Duties" (may require fee to access), writer Erin White has these suggestions for working professionals who are hit with a personal issue such as an illness of a parent where you are suddenly responsible for their care or perhaps something positive but equally stressful such as planning your own wedding: »more»

Workaholics Anonymous has prepared twenty questions to ask if you suspect you are (or somebody you know is) a workaholic: »more»

From the Boomer Chronicles we learn of a contest that was put on by Working America asking exactly for stories on the worst bosses. To no ones surprise, it turns out there are some very bad ones out there. »more»

I just came across the 50 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Even though the list is a few months old it remains relevant for baby boomers researching a job change. »more»

The Economist's special report on work-life balance included a piece titled "Life Beyond Pay."* "Improving the balance between the working part of the day and the rest of it is a goal of a growing number of workers in rich Western countries," according to the magazine. »more»