Figure 1.8 Work/life Balance
Question Female
Mean (Std Dev)
Male
Mean (Std Dev)
Overall
Mean (Std Dev)
I expect to have a similar balance of
work/life and social life as my parents 3.9 (1.7) 4.0 (1.7) 3.9 (1.6)
When planning my future I factor in
the amount of time I am going to
work in the field or fields I am
pursuing
5.1 (1.4) 5.1 (1.5) 4.9 (1.6)
Time off is more important to me
than overtime 5.5 (1.4) 5.1 (1.6) 5.4 (1.5)
I highly value a position that offers
flexible hours 6.1 (1.2) 5.8 (1.2) 6.0 (1.2)
I am intrinsically motivated by work
regardless of pay and time
off/vacation
4.2 (1.6) 4.4 (1.8) 4.3 (1.7)
The number of weeks of vacation
time impacts my decision to accept a
job offer
4.1 (1.6) 4.0 (1.7) 4.1 (1.7)
I would enjoy working a compressed
work week (for example working 10
hour days and then having 3 off)
5.1 (1.8) 5.3 (1.6) 5.1 (1.7)
I would rather overtime than have
time off 2.4 (1.3) 3.0 (1.7) 2.6 (1.5)
I would accept a promotion with
higher pay even if it means working
longer hours
4.6 (1.5) 5.2 (1.2) 4.8 (1.4