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Solving the Puzzle of a Work-Life Balance
January 14, 2026 | Filbert Arzola, RaytheonEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Experts say that maintaining a proper work-life balance can lead to happier employees overall and increased productivity on the job. For me, the work-life balance can be a constant troublesome issue as I tend to lean more toward enjoying overworking and putting aside life issues and options.
I admit I am a workaholic even into my golden senior years of engineering employment. I can’t help it; I enjoy solving problems and puzzles and producing solid engineering solutions. However, I have been doing better over the past five years, largely due to improvements in my health, family, and some work-related issues. I now lean more toward achieving a better work-life balance, and I am currently leaning more into maintaining a life balance.
I have learned that solving life issues is just as important as engineering puzzles. I never had any friction between the two sides of the equation, but I have missed out on life experiences and work celebrations over the years. As it stands now, I have learned and understand the importance of balancing life and work as a 50-50 task, making it all work out evenly. I lose a little sleep now and then, but I am a happier person at 50-50 and still enjoy solving and engineering all kinds of puzzles.
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