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Find strategies and support for managing career demands alongside your personal life.

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SEEK Admin · 22 Sep 2025

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The Australian state of Victoria has proposed a law that gives employees the right to work from home two days per week if they can. The change would give workers more flexibility and work-life balance, potentially allowing more carers and parents to stay in the workforce. Would you support a similar law in New Zealand? How would working from home two days per week help you? Share your thoughts below. ⬇️

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Anon051066 · 23 Jul 2025

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Bit of a quandary here. My team’s going back to the office three days a week, but the role I’ve been eyeing at another company is 100 % remote (same pay band, similar scope). I actually enjoy the buzz of the office but the commute’s brutal and remote would save me two hours a day. For folks who’ve jumped from hybrid to fully remote, did the novelty wear off? What did you miss most about being on site, and how did you stay visible with leadership? Keen to hear pros and cons before I decide.

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Vinkle · 1d ago

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What are your thoughts about HR in a corporate world? I feel Human Resources are more centered and favourable to the employer not employees. I understand it depends upon case to case but in my experience employees become a scapegoat when it comes to management and someone needs to be blamed. Even I feel what is happening with the employee can be seen by HR very clearly but in most of the cases, outcome is mostly in favour of the managers.Apologies for being upfront. Thoughts please?

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Adam · 14 Feb 2026

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I see that respect and making a community to grow and thrive

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Lynda · 27 Jan 2026

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Finally have secured a casual job for now not close to full time but it’s something keep apply you will get there in the mean time find something your passionate about to help grow your skill set while applying for work, stay positive

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SEEK Admin · 18 Nov 2025

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Let's talk breakfast. Lots of workplaces are offering return-to-office perks like barista coffee and free breakfast, and we'd like to know: what does your employer provide? Bonus question: what do you wish they'd stock in the pantry?

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SEEK Admin · 18 Nov 2025

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Let's talk breakfast. Lots of workplaces are offering return-to-office perks like barista coffee and free breakfast, and we'd like to know: what does your employer provide? Bonus question: what do you wish they'd stock in the pantry?

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Adewale · 15 Oct 2025

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I’m a hardworking and reliable person with hands-on experience in data entry, driving, dispatch, and coordination. I have strong organizational and teamwork skills, with leadership experience as a team lead and coordinator. I’m also skilled in carpentry and fruit picking, always focused on completing tasks safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail. I enjoy volunteering and contributing to teamwork that makes a positive impact.

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Krista · 10 Sep 2025

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Trying to move from fulltime to reduced hours. Cost of living is out the gate and I'm in my early 50s. Have a lifetime of experience but there's no bachelor of any kind in there. Is it still Qualifications vrs experience these days?

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Anon882157 · 9 Sep 2025

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Work-life balance question: when do u go to the gym? I just got my first 9-6 job and I’ve tried going before work and after work and both times are bad because my gym is so crowded I have to wait for every machine. Does anyone do a lunchtime workout? How do you deal with showering/not being sweaty? I need ideas that don’t involve getting up at 4am.