Episode 139 of the ‘Winter Ops Podcast,’ titled ‘Don’t Give Your Spouse the Leftovers,’ discusses work-life balance issues for public works professionals, especially during winter maintenance. The episode features Mike Duffy, assistant public works director for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and his wife Janis Duffy, who works for the State of Iowa’s Foster Care and Adoption Unit. They talk about how Mike’s 16 years in Cedar Rapids and his earlier county maintenance work have affected their family, particularly during community emergencies.
The podcast addresses how job duties can overlap with family life and sometimes cause conflicts. It notes the impact on workers and their families. The episode also mentions resources for transportation workers, such as the ‘Engineer Your…..