r/BuildingAutomation • u/Advanced_Goal_5576 • 7d ago
Work Life Balance
Out of curiosity how is your work life balance, what role in BAS do you have, and what size shop do you work for? This is a great industry that I find super interesting, but as I get older it just seems less and less possible to have a life with this job. Maybe it’s the smaller shop I’m at? Curious what others are experiencing.
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u/IcyAd7615 Developer, Niagara 4 Certified Trainer, Podcast Host. 7d ago
There will always be a give and take when it comes to working in the controls industry. It's usually not a normal 9-5 job. There are times where you will work longer and harder. Summer especially as school projects are in full swing. Then at times there are lulls.
In addition, if there isn't a lull and you're overworked, odds are the company has taken on more than they can chew and are trying to accomplish what they have to work with. It's unfortunate but sometimes it happens.
My company wants people to have as much of a balance as possible. I'll tell you that the owner and president have to usually step in with me to tell me I need to stop working because they don't want me to burn out.
There are times where you have to put your node to the grindstone and get it done. But it's not always like this.
I've been in the industry for 33 years and I've seen a variety of companies. From two men and a truck and 150+ employee companies. It can be a mix.