Theoharis balances a demanding audit role with his passion for drumming. Switching between work mode and music mode helps him disconnect, recharge, and find harmony at Grant Thornton Cyprus.
I have been an Audit Associate at Grant Thornton Cyprus for four years. My work can be demanding and fast-paced, so finding something that helps me reset after a long day is important. For me, that has always been music.
Music entered my life in my early teens. A friend introduced me to rock and metal, and before long, we were planning to form a band. He already played guitar, and because I had a good sense of rhythm, I decided to learn the drums.
That band never actually came together, but drumming has always been a dominant part of who I am ever since.
Over the last few years, I’ve played in several bands, including one formed internally with colleagues from Grant Thornton. Balancing rehearsals, writing music, and performances with a full-time job can be challenging. Free time often turns into time spent learning new songs rather than resting.
But doing something I genuinely enjoy is its own kind of relaxation. Music helps me disconnect from work and switch modes completely. After work, I enter “music mode,” and in the morning, I switch back. Keeping the two sides of my life separate helps me stay grounded.
“Work-life harmony means being able to switch modes. After work, I focus on my life and my music. In the morning, I switch back. Keeping the two separate helps me enjoy both.”
Being part of a band gives me a creative outlet and the excitement of exchanging ideas with other musicians. It does not change how I interact with colleagues at work, as I consider myself a team player both professionally and within my band. What it does give me is a sense of balance that carries into the rest of my life.
I think everyone can benefit from having a passion outside of work. It gives you an outlet, a way to unwind, and the satisfaction of improving at something you love. For me one of those passions is music.
When you have something meaningful to turn to after work, you can more easily detach yourself from work, enjoy your personal time and return the next day clearer, calmer, and more focused.
Work-life harmony, for me, is straightforward: going home after work and being fully present in your personal life, then coming back the following day ready to focus on work again.
Music helps me keep that balance. It gives me space to unwind, recharge, and return with a clear head. And that, to me, is harmony.