Jake Spaccavento wants a more balanced life than his parents had.
His father regularly pulled 12-hour shifts working as an electrician – a job he held from the age of 16 until the day he retired at 64 – while his mother juggled a series of different jobs while raising Spaccavento and his four siblings.
Euan BlackHealth and wellness reporterEuan Black is the health and wellness reporter at The Australian Financial Review. He was the work and careers reporter. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com