In order for a person to be truly happy, they should have a good balance between work and the things that they enjoy doing out of work. If you work 18 hours a day, 7 days a week, you can excel in your career, but you won't be living your life. If you work just a few hours a day and spend the rest of your day doing things that you enjoy, you might be happy, but you won't have the money that you need to get by. It is important to find the perfect balance if you want to find true happiness. The place that you live can have either a positive or negative effect on your work/life balance. There are a few Rhode Island cities that can offer the proper balance that you need.

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence offers a great work/life balance. For starters, there are several businesses, hospitals, and medical centers that you can work at where the is the chance of advancement. There are about 102,081 people who work in Providence. Of those people, 65,578 live in the city. One of the good things about working in Providence and living there, is that you won't be spending a great deal of your time commuting. This is time that you can spend doing things that you enjoy. If you want to commute to work to a larger city, such as Boston, it is just an hour ride to Boston by car, or a 35 minute train ride.

 

When it comes to recreation and having fun, there is plenty to do in Providence. Art lovers can visit one of the many art galleries during their time off, including the Providence Art Club, Just Art Gallery, and Yellow Peril Gallery. Theater loves can spend a night seeing a show at Trinity Rep or the Providence Performing Art Center. There are plenty of fine dining restaurants for foodies, and many clubs if you enjoy dancing. With everything that there is to do in this city, there may be no need to leave the city at all to find something to do.

 

If Providence sounds like the perfect city to keep a good balance between work and life, you can view local real estate listings on Movoto.

Newport, Rhode Island

Newport is a popular coastal vacation spot for Rhode Islanders and out of state tourists. This makes Newport a great place to live, especially during the summer. The beaches, including Easton's Beach, Gooseberry Beach, and Hazard's Beach are among the most beautiful in Rhode Island. Located adjacent to Easton Beach is the famous Newport Cliff Walk. Newport hosts a variety of free summer concerts, andis home to Save the Bay's Exploration Center. People from all over go to Newport to take tour of the Newport Mansions. There is more to do in this coastal city other than summertime activities. Newport is famous for its fine dining, clubs, and the Newport Blues Cafe.

 

When it comes to working in Newport, it can be difficult to concentrate on work on a beautiful summer day, but most Newport residents get it done. There are several companies, large and small, where Newport residents can begin a thriving career. The average salary in Newport is $68,000. According to the Department of Labor and Training, there are 19,794 people who work in Newport. Out of those people, 13,738 live in the city as well. Residents in Newport can commute to work in a vehicle, on a train, or if necessary, by ferry.

 

If you are interested in everything that Newport has to offer, the most recent list of homes for sale can be found on Movoto.

 

Warwick, Rhode Island

If you want to combine city life and coastal life, Warwick could be the city for you to live in, and also to work in. There are several companies located in Warwick, Rhode Island, where you can find your niche, and be happy at your job. For example, Providence Business News voted Warwick company, Atrion, The #1 Best Place to Work in Rhode Island. There are also medical centers, finance companies, and even an airport where you can work on building your career. According to recent studies, the average American works an average of 34.4 hours to 47 hours, and this is often the case in Warwick as well. Working these hours gives you plenty of time to work and make money and still enjoy your life. According to statistics from the Department of Labor and Training, there are 46,308 people who are working in Rhode Island, and 38,608 people who live there. If there are less than 10,000 people commuting to work, Warwick must be doing something right when it comes to maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

 

There are plenty of things for Warwick residents to do, without even needing to leave the city. Warwick is home to three popular beaches, including Oakland Beach, Buttonwoods Beach, and Conimicut Point Beach. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy playing a few rounds at Country View Golf Club. If nightlife is your thing, there are plenty of excellent bars to have a night out and meet new people. There are also many fine dining restaurants in Warwick. It is also home of the famous Rocky Point Chowder house, which has brought the most famous parts of the former Rocky Point Park right to Post Road in Warwick. After the park closed down, the city of Warwick created a beautiful nature park on the site, complete with a walking and bike path.

Residents in Warwick have found the secret to a perfect work/life balance. If you are interested in becoming one of them and taking a look at the most recent real estate listings, you can find them on Movoto.

 

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it is full of character. Not only can you find a rewarding career in this state with the chance to advance, you can also find something to do to have fun without traveling too far from home. This is the exact definition of work/life balance.