Employee ends up working overtime at startup in the name of 'fun', opts for working 9-5 only

Having a work-life balance is a dream for everyone, but only some are blessed with the luxury. Some companies go out of their way to establish a healthy work-life balance for employees, while others take advantage of dedicated employees. An employee stated that it is hard to balance work and personal life in a company where the 'we are a family' ethos makes it difficult to establish clear boundaries.

What happened with the startup employee?

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Leywino, a Reddit member, joined a new firm around 8 months ago, and because it was her first employment, she didn't know much about the company culture.

She stated that when she joined, she was informed that there were no 9-to-5 work hours in the company and that the CEO wanted her to work overtime.

The user further claimed that in exchange for conforming to this working culture, the corporation provided "freedom" to communicate like friends and laugh with coworkers.

The user did this for six months, but two months ago she stated that she would only work from nine to five, and she has since felt isolated while everyone else is "still having fun" at work. She is currently seeking advice on how to handle the matter.

How did people on the internet react?

People on the internet painted a clear picture for the employee, some said you are not alone while others gave user the confidence that they are right in their decision. Here's what people wrote.

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How to have a healthy work-life balance?

Here are some tips to maintain a healthy work-life balance if you are also going through something similar.

1. Take your time off: Take the off days you are assigned by your company without feeling guilty. Don't miss the family functions, birthdays and festivals. You deserve to be a part of the celebration and to celebrate.

2. Time management: Don't work overtime unless you are okay with it and are getting compensated for it.

3. Manage your stress: Don't take work personally, don't get stressed about something that happened at work outside of working hours.

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