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DizzyDumpling
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What is a good work life balance

Seen many reviews about companies having a good or bad WLB. As a fresher, I would love to know what experienced people consider a good work life balance and how important it is while judging a company? Any other factors to consider?

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DerpyKoala
DerpyKoala
Amazon17mo

WLB is personal preference based on your aspirations. So you're the right judge whether you need it or not..

To assess WLB in a company, ask current or former employees about their availability after working hours and on weekends. Find out if they are expected or required to work during these times.

DizzyDumpling
DizzyDumpling
Turing17mo

How are the working hours at Amazon?

DerpyKoala
DerpyKoala
Amazon17mo

Differs from team to team.. But it's definitely not a 9-5 job..

WigglyDonut
WigglyDonut
Meesho17mo

Based on my experience Wlb is more manager centric rather than company centric

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco
Salesforce17mo

Upto 8 hours of work per day and maximum 5 days per week can be considered as good work life balance.

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by FluffyJellybeanProgram Manager

Indian companies - WLB

Can anybody name some Indian companies with good work life balance ? Or is it a myth ? And no , I’m not looking at government jobs , just IT companies or companies with IT wings :)

IT Company Discussion
IT Company Discussion15mo
by SnoozyPotatoSoftware Developer

Work Life Balance

I see a lot of posts about WLB, I want to know what do you consider as a decent WLB. I will go first.

  1. Leave early if the work for that day is done
  2. No pings and calls post work hours, there are always exceptions and thats okay, ...
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user

Rule of thumb If you get work thoughts outside 9-6 or weekends, it's not WLB.

user

Micro-management is the biggest red flag for me and also night shifts.

user

This WLB is a shit dream; just a lie. Org like Google is pushing AI team more than 80 hours a week!