Remember That Old Hobby Shop You Loved When You Were A Kid? By: Chris Robertson | - I am fortunate enough to be able to say that I love my work and that there really isn't another job I'd rather be doing. As a result, I often work too many hours, start work early, or work into the night. No matter how enjoyable work may be, that's not a good thing. Life should not consist of work alone. It's important to strike a balance between work, home, relaxation and one's hobbies. Hobbies, in particular, provide a nice balance to work, and we should take them more seriously.