should 'work' and 'personal stuff' be kept seperate?

Answer 1

yes. until it starts to interfere with your work. then you must speak to your line manager and h.r. dept.

Answer 2

There are occasions when they will overlap. Perhaps this is pertinent when if you are studying for a qualification related to work...especially vocational qualification or an OU course (where you can only study at home. However, if you have been asked by your to undertake an NVQ you should be allocated time at work to compile your portfolio and gather evidence. If this is not happening then you ought to speaking to your supervisor or line manage about this.

The secret is knowing how to balance the two without work in-binging on your 'personal stuff' and viz.

I think that many people let work interfere on the personal stuff because they feel the need to prove something to someone and often find themselves taking work home with them. This is where time management helps; believe me it does help to manage your time properly at work.

PS Stop coming on Q&A for starters and concentrate on the job in hand. Only joking everyone needs a breather from time to time. You can always tell the boss your learning new skills if he or she complains.

When I was studying whilst was working I preferred to study at home even though it meant setting aside an hour an evening to do so. Once the kids and everyone has been settled that is your time to do with how you feel. Look at it this way the sooner you get the studying over the bestter for all concerned. Pay rise promotion, piece of mind and personal satisfaction. Be open minded about it.

Answer 3

You should never mix the two. Ever. If you plan on doing so, you might as well rule out ever having a family or real relationship, and you can probably depend on stress related health problems and disorders.

This is the way I look at it, a job is a job. If it pays the bills, who cares? Is it neccessary to have a Lamborghini in the drive way at the expense of 10 years of your life?

If its the other way around, and you are bringing your personal stuff to work, that a sure way to annoy your coworkers, distract you from your assignments/responsiblities, and possibly lead to termination.

Answer 4

Well that depends on what you mean. Are you thinking of having a date with someone at work? That's why they say "Never mix business with pleasure" - because no matter what happens between you, you have to see each other at work and in front of all those other people too! It could end up with one of you leaving (and it tends to be the woman who leaves...)

But seriously - it depends on your personality. Some people like to work a lot of the time and socialise with people from work, and take work home. That's OK if it suits YOU.

Personally I prefer to keep work and personal stuff as separate as possible!!

Answer 5

Not if you get on with your work mates.
I am a nurse and our ward often go out for meals together to celebrate birthdays, Christmas, Chinese new year and individual successes. We always have a great time and it helps to build "the team".
Its not just other nurses that come out with us, so do OT's, Physios, Doctors, pharmacists etc.
I suppose on average we go out about once every month together.
As well as that I might meet up with people from work for lunch.
Some of my best friends are people I work with or have worked with.

Answer 6

Theoretically, yes. It is sometimes impossible, though, and if you are in a situation where a personal problem or issue could impact upon your work, then you should speak to someone (e.g. HR or your union rep) as soon as you possibly can.

Answer 7

Absolutely

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

Absolutely YES. Best not to get mixed up personally with people at work. I know, I've done it.I deeply regret it.

Answer 10

Absobloodylutely, familiarity breeds contempt.