Question

As a senior lawyer I work (0) ____between____ twelve and fourteen hours a day and usually come back home (1) _______________ 9 p. m. My wife complains that I don’t spend enough time with her. We can do something together only (2) _______________ Sundays and then we usually go to the restaurant (3) _______________ our house. When I have several days off, for example (4) _______________ Christmas, we try to go out of London. Last year (5) _______________ December we went to Brighton to visit my mother. She was born (6) _______________ December 25, so we celebrated her birthday (7) _______________ our visit. My mum’s life was completely different from mine. She could always find a good balance (8) _______________ her work and family life.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

As a senior lawyer, I work between twelve and fourteen hours a day and usually come back home around 9 p.m. My wife complains that I don't spend enough time with her. We can do something together only on Sundays and then we usually go to the restaurant near our house. When I have several days off, for example during Christmas, we try to go out of London. Last year in December, we went to Brighton to visit my mother. She was born on December 25, so we celebrated her birthday during our visit. My mum's life was completely different from mine. She could always find a good balance between her work and family life.

Working as a senior lawyer requires long hours and dedication. It often means sacrificing personal time and having limited opportunities to spend with loved ones. In my case, I work between twelve and fourteen hours a day, which leaves little time for leisure activities or quality time with my wife. This has become a source of complaint for her as she feels neglected and desires more attention from me.

Due to my demanding work schedule, the only day we can truly spend together is on Sundays. On these days, we usually choose to go to a restaurant near our house, allowing us to have a meal together and catch up on each other's lives. It serves as our weekly opportunity to reconnect and enjoy each other's company.

However, there are times when I have longer periods of time off, such as during the Christmas holidays. During these breaks, we make an effort to escape the busy city life of London and go on trips outside the city. Last year, in December, we decided to visit my mother in Brighton. It was a special trip as it coincided with her birthday, which falls on December 25. We celebrated her birthday during our visit, making it a memorable occasion for everyone involved.

Reflecting on my mother's life, I realize that she had a different approach to balancing work and family. She was able to find a good equilibrium between the two, ensuring that she dedicated enough time to her career while also prioritizing her family. This ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance is something I aspire to achieve, as it would allow me to spend more meaningful time with my wife and create a stronger connection in our relationship.