ABSTRACT
One twist in the healthcare professional work life balance is dual-career families. Overall, the number of dual-earner and dual-career families has increased in the United States over the last decades. This is also true in the physician workforce. A sample of over 47,000 physicians demonstrated that almost 50 percent of physicians were married to other physicians. Nearly half the individuals between the ages of 40 and 59 are in the sandwich generation, having financial, caregiving, and emotional support obligations to both young children and aging parents. There are aspects to well-being beyond balancing work with other obligations. Achieving physical, mental, and spiritual well-being are integral parts of being fully human. Doing those things that keep us healthy and whole are important. Our professional life certainly engages our minds. As a leader it is important to support camaraderie and that means participating in celebrations and parties.
