MARC MILLAR Financial adviser working with North Wealth Management, an appointed representative of St. James's Place Wealth Management plc.
Do you ever have to work weekends?
I value my time with my family so weekends are very important to me, and I try not to make any work appointments during these times. However, I will soon be launching a new Podcast, so I use weekends to do my research and source guests for the Podcast. Are most weekends the same?
I’m very lucky in that I have a lot of family and friends and I do a lot of activities, so weekends are never the same. They do however appear hectic at times as I’m either with family or committing to friends. I tend to start my weekend on a Friday as I’m lucky that I can plan my workload around my other commitments.
Do you find it hard to switch off?
Quite the opposite, I believe that it’s important to keep refreshed for the following week, so in that respect I find it very easy to leave the day job behind for a couple of days.
What do you do at a weekend which you can’t fit in through the week?
I love to play golf, and, on a Friday, I tend to play a round with my clients, corporate contacts, and friends. My other passion is cycling, and I’ll take longer rides on a Saturday or Sunday, which still leaves me a good deal of time for family. Morning exercise or a recovery lie in?
My preference is an early cycle with enough of the weekend still to enjoy.
Big night out or a night in the house?
Since Covid, it would be a night in the house with Mrs M either ideally in the garden or our converted shed.
Do you watch or play sport at a weekend?
I do enjoy sport and used to play football at a professional level, so I still enjoy watching the odd football match. Lately I have found myself watching rugby a lot more.
Where do you like to eat out at a weekend?
There is a standing joke in our family in that food holds no real enthusiasm for us and hence why it’s not high on our agenda. How important is the weekend to you?
It is incredibly important as it gives me time to switch off, spend time with my family and enjoy the company of those closest and trusted.
What’s the best thing about weekends?
Having that Friday to Sunday to just do as you please including working on my golf handicap. I’m also a member of the national nautical charity the Maritime Volunteer Service and enjoy learning boating skills on the river and then putting them to good use helping at river-based community events such as The Tall Ships Race which is coming to Hartlepool next year.
Of a weekend, you’ll usually find me most happy..?
Two putting or less on every hole over 18 holes
