Balancing Work and Life: A Londoner's Perspective on Priorities

A 25-year-old Londoner working in advertising enjoys a healthy work-life balance with her employer, which offers 28 paid vacation days per year, mental health days, birthdays off, and a break around the winter holidays. The company completely shuts down from December 22 to January 3, and the employee is taking an additional week off. She prioritizes her mental health and believes that work should not be sacrificed for personal well-being. Her company promotes a healthy relationship with work and encourages employees to fully unplug during their time off. The employee prepares for her time off by creating handover materials and dividing tasks among colleagues. She acknowledges her fortunate situation and recognizes that not all companies have the same culture.