Does working in product include a lot of long hours? Work life balance is crucial to me in a future position because I deal with chronic pain. What is the latest you've left the office or worked while working in product?

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1) if you’re seeing people burn out and have a terrible work life balance that should be a huge red flag. Maybe the company sets that expectation up front, and they know it’s a season and maybe it’s not for everyone. But more often it’s a reflection of other things going wrong.

2) work life balance is also a personal boundary you have to own and manage. Some days will be more work than life, and other days more life than work.

3) know that everyone has something going on. You say you have chronic pain, someone else may be sleep deprived with an infant at home, someone else may have cancer. The list is infinite and unique to each individual. Have empathy for your coworkers, expect the same from your new company, and ultimately also know that everyone has a unique situation and does their best to meet job expectations.

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I haven't had any issues with WLB in product. In fact, it's probably the most balanced role I've ever held. That said, I'm sure there are some companies that aren't being run properly where employees may be overworked, regardless of department. Just have to be diligent about doing your homework and researching companies before accepting an offer. Good luck!

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In my experience it depends a lot on the company. Right out of college, I worked at a company that worked us like dogs. I love where I am now though, we get unlimited PTO.

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Not from what I hear. I have a couple friends who work in product and they don't seem to have any issues in wlb.

Go for it! Product I would say is one of the best industries when it comes to work life balance.

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