Work-life balance: fact or fantasy?

摘要

In every occupation, there is one particular phrase that, if delivered at a formative stage in one's career, can be the kiss of death to professional advancement. For an ambitious litigation lawyer, to be described as having a strong sense of fair play could easily drive clients away in search of a more single-minded advocate, and, for aspiring actors, a reputation for being true to themselves could cause their agents to despair of ever finding them another part.