Here's how you can bounce back and achieve work-life balance after a manufacturing career setback.

Let’s face it, setbacks are a part of life; both personal life and work life. They may occur in various forms and the best way to deal with them is to learn from them and move on to the next challenge knowing that you will win a few and others you won’t. Wasting time in analyzing situations is not really helpful, rather distractive. Because you’ve already learned all the details of what happened as you were heavily involved in it. So, move on.

Understanding the reasons of set back and work on it to rectify errors and look for new opportunities coming along the line and prepare ownself with new energy to put the foot down to face challenges and win .

Think about your future and learn from your past. It may have happened in a bad way but you have an opportunity for a fresh start -What did you learn from your last job, likes dislike -Don't box yourself into one role. Companies should be hiring smart loyal people for most any role unless it requires some heavy expertise - research companies and read the comments. If your last job was toxic, you don't want to make that mistake. It could still happen. -If work life balance is important to you, maybe you take a role that has less responsibility. It will also usually be less pay.

Experiencing a setback in your manufacturing career can be tough, but it's not insurmountable. To bounce back, assess the setback's lessons, acquire new skills if necessary, and seek mentorship for guidance. Prioritize self-care, establish clear boundaries, and engage in hobbies or interests outside work. Adopt a growth mindset, set realistic goals, and explore flexible work arrangements while maintaining resilience. Celebrate progress and remain patient and persistent in achieving work-life balance.

Entender las metodologías del proceso y trabajar mediante en base en los errores y buscar nuevas oportunidades que se presenten y posterior prepararse con nuevas metas y objetivos establecidos para afrontar los retos y ganar ganar.

Balance plan of work. Distribute work in micro so we complete it in specific time. Communicate work related information to each for complete the task. Everyone should plan for complition of target work.

Boundaries are important in all relationships including professional relationships. Once I'm out of the office on my own time I will not re-engage with the company until I return. I expect.the company to plan accordingly

After set back take a time to introspect what happened. See what is the current scenario, things within control and out of control. Reflect on lesson learnt. Set realistic goals and boundaries. Update your skills as per current need of market in manufacturing. Improve networking with people who are exclusive in this sector. Maintain work balance in this situation for working and personal life. And most important stay resilient and positive.

If the organisation behaviour is a non practical one and forced a set back then join a gym if you are not exercising, keep you mind on the positive side and do not force your self to embrace change. You will find soon a good employer with a good working atmosphere

Encouraging the next generation into your profession (Engineering). What a challenging career path for more than 45 years designing and managing Construction, Mining, Oil&Gas, Waterwell and Surface Drilling Industries. We need inspiring young professionals to continue developing products to meet our customers expectations!

Cultivate the power of "NO". Time is our commodity. It the only thing we can't get back. Be willing to help problem solve though so you are not seen as someone who isn't a team player. You know your limits and it's up to you to communicate where those are.

Sometimes, it is also important to evaluate the culture that exists in your current workplace. “I’ve seen employees’ self-worth shattered because they were mistreated repeatedly in the workplace. In that case, finding a company that values you, and does not tolerate a hostile environment, is critical. That means taking those toxic relationships off the table, distancing yourself, and moving on”. Don’t be afraid to burn your bridges. The reflection of who you are, in your own mirror must never be distorted by the dark silhouettes in the background.