How do you strike a harmonious balance between your working and personal life?
"That's an interesting question. I think I have to be in the moment at all times and find that emotional balance around the clock. If a person isn't consistently balanced, I don't think they can find a balance when they are under extreme circumstances either at work or at home. Like that old metaphor, when you are on the rim of the wheel you'll go up and then you'll go down, but when you are centered in the hub of the wheel, you are in the immovable spot."
They're ascertaining your natural ability to balance these two spheres. One of the core values at Siemens is "for each employee to achieve a harmonious balance between their working and personal life." An employee with a work-life balance will be able to perform well professionally over the long term of their career.
When relocating to another country for work, especially in a country where you know very few people and are unfamiliar with the culture, you might find yourself in a situation with no separation between work and personal life. So, the trick to this question is how you strike harmony and balance when stepping away from the stresses of work. Ponder this before you answer.
