We recently returned from the US from what was initially a working trip, with meetings and certain things that needed to get done. However, beautiful weather, family, friends - and nice beer - conspired to transform this into a mini vacation. Some things were accomplished (connected with people, deadlines met) but other things went on hold, as we tried to take advantage of the situation on less business-like terms.

No regrets, but the trip has me thinking about that all important division between work and personal life and the need for balance. Can this balance be created by the office or does it need to come from the employees? Toying with the idea of a 4 day work week and trying to fit in more mini vacations.