Does community management generally have a good work-life balance? I try not to make working my only focus in life.

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Of course there must be a balance, you must find a way not to live just to work. It is good to be dedicated to your work but also to achieve purposes beyond work that are worth the effort. Good luck

I think the key is the type of company and clients you handle. I have worked with clients who pay very little and want to demand 150% of your time. Over time I started to prioritize only clients with a good budget and who trust my work. That allows me to reach my income goal while working 30 hours per week.

It's like any other job, some clients are going to be overbearing and make your life annoying, but there are plenty of opportunities to strike a balance that works for you

I get to do my job from home, so that really makes it waaaay easier to get a healthy work-life balance that makes me happy.

This comes down a lot to the individual. I have struggled with this in the past due to the accessibility. "Since I'm on FB, might as well pop in to the company's group" kinda thing. Those who are better at setting boundaries can find a role no problem with regular hours.

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