Work/Life Balance
Stay Grounded to Attain Balance and Reach Your Potential.
Years before creating and attaining a “work/life balance” became the buzz words of choice for workers worldwide, Orange County Public Schools Career and Technical Education was making it possible. And showing eager-to-learn students how an OCPS CTE education can keep them grounded to attain balance and reach their potential.
OCPS CTE has partnered with Career Path to provide articles written by experts in the field of work/life balance.
Featured Articles
Work/Life Balance and Working From Home
Getting the best of both worlds... 
5 Factors to Consider Before Relocating
In an ideal job market, you would find the job of your dreams right under your nose. You'd have a hefty paycheck, great benefits, flexibility and you'd wake up every day loving the work you do.
Is Your Job Recession-Proof?
Though it's difficult to predict exactly how the year will pan out, weak job growth, a slowing economy and troubled housing markets all point to signs of an economic recession. The good news for job seekers is that employers are still hiring and certain industries will survive (even thrive) during hard times.
The Truth About Job Hunting in 2009
2009's arrival prompts a lot of questions: Will the economy get worse before it gets better? Will companies lay off more people? Can I still find a new job?
25 Best Jobs of 2009
Unfortunately, not many people are a stranger to the downward spiraling economy that began in December 2007 and continued to deplete throughout 2008.
4 Smart Moves When the Economy Slows
Identifying growth industries, positive trends and hot jobs are only part of a strategic career management process that will help you weather a slowdown in the economy. What are some ways to take control of your career when the economic outlook is weakening or uncertain?
Job Searching in a Recession
Ryan Saale was in a bind. He was planning to move back to St. Louis from Santiago, Chile earlier this year but, with the job market taking a downturn, it wasn't an ideal to a start a job search -- much less from 5,000 miles away.
Can Your Favorite Color Determine Your Perfect Job?
Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as 1, 2, 3? According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue.
Top 5 Things to Consider When Looking for a New Job
Few people are exactly alike when determining what makes them happy at work, but there are some key drivers of job satisfaction. "Having performed countless exit interviews and evaluated job satisfaction criteria from a variety of employee surveys, I've found that there are a number of common factors that are important to employees: happiness, fit and sense of well-being at work," notes Rich Lakis, a Human Resources professional with more than 25 years experience in HR.
How Mothers Can Balance Work and Family
If you're a mom who not only has beautiful children but also a job you love, plenty of people have probably said you "have it all."
10 Jobs That Let You Work From Home
How would you like to work from home? No hustling out the door 10 minutes late, no fighting your road rage or battling for the last seat on train, no fast food lunch and no noisy co-workers. Sounds like heaven doesn't it?
Survey: Working Dads Want More Family Time
Don't be surprised if you see more dads on the playground with the kids during the workday.
Lessons From Stay-at-Home Dads
At last count there were an estimated 2.5 million stay-at-home dads in the United States alone.
Is a Work/Life Balance Realistic?
Striking a balance between professional and personal commitments is a common dilemma for many of today's workers.
Job Options for Working Moms
One-in-three working mothers say they are dissatisfied with their balance of work and life, according to a survey by CareerBuilder.com.