Life Happens 24/7, So Work Like It Does

We’ve heard that even in salaried positions, most professionals feel like they have to punch a time clock. You have to ask for time off to go to the doctor. If you want to take a long lunch to catch up with a college friend in town, you have to ask permission.

I don’t know about you, but at Share On Purpose, we feel like this kind of oversight is old school management, not designed for next generation professionals.

At most companies, the concept of work/life balance is to work eight-plus hours a day (usually an 8-5 regiment), and the time after 5PM is your time to handle life duties and schedule fun activities. Why do most managers think that life is only meant to be lived AFTER 5 PM?

Work Success Should Be Results-based, Not Time-based

If you’re frustrated with the 8-5 foolishness, it’s probably because you know that time worked has nothing to do with results gained. So, isn’t it time to be treated like an adult? Isn’t it time to be compensated based on results, rather than time spent in a cube?

At Share On Purpose, we believe that professionals should be in charge of their own time. Other than pre-set company and client meetings, for the most part, our team members determine their own schedule. Each person gets to figure out his/her productivity cycle, whether a night owl or early bird. Need some extra time off for personal errands? No problem. Want to take a long lunch? Great! We treat our associates like adults, and expect each person to manage their time so that work gets done and team goals are met.

So, Now What?

If you’re tired of working a schedule, regardless of the need to get work done, the first step is to admit that an 8-5 schedule doesn’t meet your idea of work-life balance.

Second, if you’re ready to look for a performance-based role where you work output is the focus, not your physical presence, then you have to ask yourself: What am I willing to do to have time freedom? Working for an organization that provides the freedom to set individual schedules or work remotely is a perk, but it comes with added responsibility. Be clear on what you’re looking for from your career and what you’re willing to do to get it.

Do you prefer a job that you can work at for eight hours and then leave completely at the end of the day? Or are you looking for an environment where you have complete ownership of deliverables and your impact is felt throughout the organization, as well as your clients?

Here are a few questions to get started:

• Are you comfortable in a macro-management environment where you manage yourself, and your team leads towards performance?
• Are you disciplined enough to set goals and drive completion without manager oversight?
• Are you driven enough to put in extra time when necessary for the success of your team?

The benefit of being disciplined and driven is that you’re rewarded with flexibility and are treated like a responsible adult. Great companies usually have a culture that rewards smart, motivated professionals who want to work hard and still enjoy true work/life balance.

Consider Share On Purpose

Share On Purpose cultivates new companies and leaders to run them. We are planning to launch a new brand every year, so driven professionals will have plenty of upward career mobility. We are looking for driven leaders who are seeking a meaningful career, and not just a better job. If you enjoy flexibility, freedom, winning and want to work with a team of like-minded professionals, then you should check us out. Our team understands that each person works on their own schedule and we don’t believe you should have to settle for a time-obsessed job where the focus is on time spent and not results delivered.

To learn more about working at Share On Purpose, simply click here. We are hiring for multiple positions, so apply today!