Many people want to have a successful career and a happy family life both. What problems are involved in combining a career and family life? How to overcome such problems?

It is undeniable that everyone dreams to have both - a prosperous career and a contented family. However, there seem to be a lot of problems preventing people from achieving that goal. This essay shall discuss these problems and suggest some solutions. The first problem is, Today’s world is ruled by money and so people devote a lot of hours to their work or business. As a result, they fail to draw a line between work and family. Second reason is, The cut-throat competition of today. Young people, new to their job have to put in their life and effort to meet the expectations of their employers. Similarly, those who run their own businesses have to drive their business or their business can drive them out. The solutions are not simple. People have to learn to set their priorities. Some things have to be sacrificed for the sake of others. The most severe problem existing among most people tends to be their unsuccessful time management. Then, people should learn to switch the office button off, once they come home. Practicing some exercise regime for a few minutes, Can keep a person physically fit enough to have a successful work-life balance. The non-working members of the families too can help in this respect. They should try to support, to care and to understand the efforts that others are making. One meal of the day should be fixed which all members have to have together. Summing up, I believe that with a mutual understanding of each other and continuous efforts, people will eventually find the balance point of their life and work.