Comments on: Gen Y Learns There's No Clocking Out When You're Always Plugged In

By: djelia » Lack of Sleep

djelia » Lack of Sleep — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:18:50 +0000

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By: Are You Always Plugged In? | Small Hands, Big Ideas

Are You Always Plugged In? | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:15:38 +0000

[...] like this article on Y Pulse: “There’s No Clocking Out When You’re Always Plugged In.” So when does the work end, when do you recharge and get offline? Chances are if [...]

By: Gen Y Employee always plugged in | Gen Y Guide

Gen Y Employee always plugged in | Gen Y Guide — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:47:24 +0000

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By: Marla

Marla — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:35:30 +0000

Tom's right. Over-connectedness is not solely a Gen Y problem; it's an everyday problem for all generations. And it's not just work-life balance, but social vs. private life balance too. So from Boomer to Gen Y: welcome to our world. :-)

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:33:47 +0000

It's not just Y generation. This 50-year-old has a smartphone and, thanks to Outlook Web Access, I can get to work e-mail from any Internet connection. I routinely handle office matters while "on vacation." I have come to the conclusion that I'm really never "on vacation." Ever.

By: Fuller Media » Gen Y: Can’t Turn It Off?

Fuller Media » Gen Y: Can’t Turn It Off? — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:37:34 +0000

[...] Liz Funk offers insights about Gen Y and the "always on" aspect to their lives. When teens and twentysomethings spend their [...]

By: Stuart Fleming

Stuart Fleming — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:49:51 +0000

Great article Liz and I love Gary's tips too!

I'm constantly amazed by the number of people who complain about lack of time, stress, feeling sick/tired… yet do nothing to correct the cause (or if they do take action, it's aimed at the symptom, eg quick-fix pills and lotions).

Good on ya for pointing out there are alternatives, and that we each do have choices.

After all, the only things we can't delegate to someone else: our health and sanity!

Smiles,

Stuart Fleming
Creator of the Money Mindset Mob.
Enthusiastic believer in independent teens.
http://MoneyMindsetMob.com

By: jon

jon — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:35:35 +0000

yeah it's gotten far worse than when i first wrote the below in 2003.

http://blog.jonmadison.com/archives/2003/08/03/when-is-accountability-a-bad-thing/

as an old man (now ;-) i realize that its my choice to respond or not on my own time, to non-leisure demands. i guess the issue is though, is that it looks like these kids are being somewhat *trained* to disregard their free time.

i appreciate the tips in this article to help these kids realize that their relaxation is their relaxation time to use as they choose.

By: Gary Walter

Gary Walter — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:34:15 +0000

As the leader of a medium size non-profit, I am usually considered to be available 24/7. But I have some experience with this, as one with an extensive (20yrs) emergency services background. Here are some lessons I learned:

1. I have two email accounts (professional and private). I take one solid 24 hr block of time off every week. For me, it is Tuesday. On that day, I turn of the IMAP feeds from my pro email account (to my phone) and don't open that account on my browser.

2. I use Google Voice (formerly Grandcentral). This funnels all my calls through one number and back to all my phones. On my day off, I adjust the settings so that my professional contacts go straight to v-mail. While on vacation, these contacts receive an outgoing message that says I'm out of town and gives them other options to solve their issues. By doing this, my phone doesn't even ring.

3. I've learned, that even when on duty waiting for the bell to ring and send me into the chaos of another p[anic-filled tragedy, I could go find a quiet place, read a book, take a nap, and let go – even if only for 10-20 minutes. Just taking a walk around the block, or in the park across the street, it allows me to chill and regain peace.

4. Finally, I've found, that by making sure my batteries stay charged – enough sleep, healthy food, exercise, spiritual development, and ongoing professional development – all of these give me resources to manage the crisis – both personal and professional – in a healthy manner.

By: Karl G. Siewert

Karl G. Siewert — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:50:11 +0000

I've been noticing a lot of the points mentioned in your article. That's one reason I will be taking part in the Digital Detox next week:

http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/digitaldetox