My previous job required frequent overtime, which wore me out. I want to make sure the next job is better, but I'm afraid that asking too many questions will make me sound like a lousy candidate. Is it OK to be open and honest about the need for WLB?

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That depends on if you want the job. Wish I was joking. I remember reading a couple articles on here last year that all quoted hiring manager's and interviewers saying they saw asking questions about WLB during interviews as a red flag.

You can definitely ask questions to get a sense of how the work life balance at a company is. I always go for open and honest but in this job market, you have to be careful. So many companies expect the hustle and grind.

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