Only one in three women are happy with their job

We all wish for the perfect work and life balance. But for many of us happiness in the work place is a distant dream, according to a recent national survey undertaken for Lifetime, one of the UK's leading leisure training providers

Only 40 per cent of the 2,000 people surveyed said they were happy in their career. In the current desk-based working culture, women are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of variety involved in their jobs and admit that too much desk time can have detrimental affect on their health and relationships.

Heather Frankham, Managing Director at Lifetime, said: 'People spend a significant proportion of their lives at work, so it's vital they should want to get the most from their careers. Workers who can enjoy their job and maintain a good work/life balance hold the key to long-lasting happiness. Those who work for long hours in offices are usually too busy or tired to exercise and watch what they eat. As a result they often pay the price, with their health, work and relationships suffering.'

With over 70 per cent of those questioned already having changed careers more than once, it seems that women are being proactive about finding their dream job, and while a good work/life balance ranked highly, over a third said a large salary was the most important factor in their career.

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For information on training in the fitness industry go to www.lifetimehf.co.uk

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