Balancing work and family

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How have people balanced work and life. Especially with a young and growing family? I see that many go into Property Management for its flexibility of hours. But can find themselves working like mad at times or have a lot of downtime. It's chaotic but part of the job and allows me to take advantage of down time or slow weeks. I am a property manager of two buildings. One is residential and one mixed use. Both have some large deferred maintenance. I'm faced with the argument within my business, which is a family business, of what defines 100%. Is it time put in vs performance as a measure of value for the job. I do act as the 24/7 on call emergency contact, I handle and negotiate leases, schedule maintenance, and anything else to do with property management. I'm on site few times a week, I don't take vacations, I'm always taking calls or on my smart phone. I do have a super that does the dirty stuff but he does not speak English or drives a car. if something is needed and I can tackle it I will. I'm arguing that my performance is worth it vs how many hours I put in a week. Anyone with a young family can say "if didn't have a wife and kids I'd have more time" but I am not going to throw my wife and kids under the bus. Thoughts? Thank You

[Joel Wilmoth]

Your structure is not sustainable.  Take it from an old guy.  You will wear down.  Need to develop a Plan B in case you are not able to handle everything you are now doing without any problems. Life or health will eventually get in the way of what you are able to handle today.