American Psycho
A Look At Today’s Professional Lifestyle
A day in the life of a wall street executive typically begins early in the morning. This can be as early as 5 am. Often times the executive lifestyle is demanding and this only allows a limited amount of time during the day for exercise or healthy diversions. After some morning exercise and daily rituals, the executives first impulse is to check email and the daily news.
Technology has enable today’s executive to be better prepared for the challenges. From personal digital assistants, smart phones, to the Kindle reader, the professional can keep in touch with the world. This reader also provides daily newspapers which work famously for daily commutes or the morning coffee. Multi-tasking takes on a whole new meaning.
The executive attire is also an important aspect of today’s executive. Not only does one need to be prepared, but also look and dress the part. Many professionals have the basic suit and tie outfit. However, nowadays the business casual look has also become a focal point. The weather also contributes to one’s wardrobe selection. Many professionals typically abstain from jewelry except maybe a designer men’s sport watch. Cuff links have garnered some attention, of late.
The work can be stressful and this can take its toll. For many executives, they play as hard as they work. To de-stress, many usually have a hobby or recreational outlet that they find relaxing. The type of activity can vary from person to person, but a sure fire cure to any stress related effect is a good long nap. An active lifestyle in itself has its advantages.
For those that play hard, there are many options. The up and coming professional is often a fixture at the trendy restaurants and night clubs. The more older professional tends to be more cerebral and engage in activities that are less active and perhaps more family related. Not all executives can be stereotyped. Many lead as boring a life as the next individual. Working long hours only allows for so much time for themselves.
Many executives are also health conscious. This has helped generate a rise in popularity in organic foods and vegetarianism. Many also have tried their hand at cooking. There are many gadgets for the home chef. One popular equipment is the ubiquitous Cuisinart food processor. This is the tool of all tools along with the knife, cutting board, peeler, and juicer.
In conclusion, the life of a professional is not that much dissimilar to other lifestyles. The choice remains with the individual. Although as a society we pigeon hole certain groups of people, it is to satiate our need for clarity and understanding. The only difference might be the environment and time availability. We are only a reflection of our society and vice a versa, no matter how much the social critics of the day try to sway our opinion.