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Two simple rules for managing my work life
I have two simple rules for managing my work life:
- Don’t think about work after office hours
- Ask why, and don’t be afraid to say no
As simple as these two rules are, they’re invaluable for maintaining some semblance of sanity and a reasonable work-life balance. These were my only two pieces of advice to a new employee, and I wish someone had told them to me.
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Document the Why, not just the How
Documentation is important. Everyone knows this. Unfortunately, documentation is too often confined to the how of the work, and leaves out the why.
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It’s not easy to “check out” but you should do it anyway
My rule is very simple: if I’m not in the office, I’m not working. If you need something, let me know, but I’m not seeking out stuff to work on during “me time”.