After eight years, Mary was disappointed.

Everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated. As human beings, it is as inherent to us as breathing. Yet many people don’t often feel valued and appreciated, especially at work.

Work-life balance is not a new topic. Nor one that is going away. Typically, when we think about work-life balance it is from the perspective of the employee who is trying to juggle the challenges of their professional and personal responsibilities. But there’s more to this conversation. What effect does this imbalance have on families?

The US Declaration of Independence outlines that among our unalienable rights are “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” For many, the pursuit of happiness may feel like an endless journey to an unachievable destination.