Find Your Work Life Balance: Wausau

Kortnee Hass

February 7, 2022

Do you have dreams of finding your work life balance? Have you thought about Wausau? Employee’s at Marshfield Clinic Health System have figured out how they can love the community they live in, explore it as they wish, and have a long-lasting and balanced career to go along with that. Let’s explore how you can find your balance in Wausau with a career at MCHS!

Outdoor Adventures

Photo Credit: Rib Mountain // @kalebwschuster via Instagram

In Wausau, there are year-round activities that everyone can enjoy in the area; rain, snow, or shine! From heading out to explore the water recreation by kayak or boat during the summer months, to hitting the slopes at Granite Peak Ski Area during the winter season, you can find it all in Wausau! Finding your favorite ways to explore the outdoors and having a rewarding career can help you craft your perfect work-life balance in Wausau. 
Winter Outdoor Adventure: Living in Wausau provides you the opportunity to be near one of the best ski areas in Wisconsin, Granite Peak Ski Area. There are over 200 acres of terrain across 60 trails providing a fun and unique experience each time you visit! Whether you’re wanting to cruise down the slopes, weave in and out of the woods, or check out the terrain parks, Granite Peak Ski Area is the perfect place for beginners and experienced skiers and snowboarding enthusiasts alike. 
Summer Outdoor Adventure: A one-of-a-kind experience can be had at The Dells of Eau Claire County Park in the summertime. This park has beautiful and unique geological features along the Eau Claire River and features a waterfall like none other in Wisconsin! While visiting you can take a dip in the water to cool down or you can head out to explore the ancient volcanic rock palisades. If you’re ready for a breathtaking outdoor adventure, find it at the Dells of Eau Claire County Park in Wausau!
Fall Outdoor Adventure: All fall color enthusiasts must see Rib Mountain State Park come September and October! First, start the day at the Granite Peak Ski Area and head to one of the highest points in Wisconsin on the Comet Sky Ride. You can ride the seated chairlift up to the top of the mountain and then sit back to take it all in while exploring a bit more of the park – don’t worry, you can take the chairlift back down once you’re ready. Peak colors start in Wausau in mid-September and you’ll want to make this visit before mid-October to get it all! 

Volunteer Opportunities

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In Wausau, not only can you find a rewarding career with Marshfield Clinic Health System, but you can also find volunteer opportunities to join in to help build the community you live in. United Way Marathon County is located right in Wausau and their mission is to ‘unite people and organizations in Marathon County to build a stronger community and strategically invest in education, financial stability and health priorities to improve lives now and into the future.’
Other volunteer opportunities in Wausau include: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin, Habitat For Humanity of Wausau, Special Olympics Wisconsin, and the Boys & Girls Club, and so many more! Many local organizations are looking for volunteer help throughout the community and getting involved may be your perfect fit to a perfect work-life balance in Wausau!
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So…are you thinking about Wausau as your haven to find your perfect work-life balance? If you’re an outdoor enthusiast and want to get intertwined with a plethora of volunteer opportunities while having a rewarding career in a tight-knit community…Marshfield Clinic Health System in Wausau could be the perfect fit for you. 


About Marshfield Clinic: ​​Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) is an integrated health system serving Wisconsin with more than 12​​,000 employees including more than 1,400 providers comprising over 170 specialties, a health plan, and research and education programs. 

Kortnee Hass: Social Media Coordinator for Discover Mediaworks. A Wisconsin ‘now & forever’ transplant with a soft spot for squeaky cheese curds, craft breweries, and all things Wisconsin tourism.

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