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Work Life Balance

Whether you work to live or live to work, too much of one and not enough of the other is never good. We know people work long hours and no one ever got promoted by spending less time at the office, but work/life balance is becoming more important than it's ever been. We've got tips and expert advice on how to create and sustain that balance so you'll be happy both at home and at work.

Work Life Balance Advice

  • Office Recreation: 10 Ways to Salvage Summer

    All of a sudden it's August and you're wondering where the summer went and thinking about vacations you should've taken before the leaves turn color and the kids go back to school. But summer isn't over yet and there are ways to have some … Read more...

  • Survey Results: For Love or Money?

    Is there a connection between love and money? We surveyed nearly 2,000 people and discovered while money isn't the primary driver of romantic relationships, it certainly is a factor. But just how much a person's paycheck factors into … Read more...

  • Horrible Bosses Survey: Nazis, Human Dartboards & Unemployed Santas

    In Honor of the New Movie "Horrible Bosses," Salary.com Polled Its Readers to Find the Worst Real-Life Bosses At some point in your career it’s happened to you. You get saddled with "that boss." The boss who drives you crazy, mistreats you … Read more...

  • Job Interview For Dads

    What if every potential dad had to go through a job interview? Can you imagine talking with the recruiter and hearing about the grueling work, long hours and (lack of) compensation that accompanies parenthood? Here at Salary.com, we imagine … Read more...

  • Salary.com's 2011 Dad Salary Survey - How Much Is Your Dad Worth?

    Salary.com's Annual Father's Day Survey Reveals Dad's Parenting Paycheck -- No longer relegated to the role of babysitters, modern-day dads are putting in long hours performing various jobs on the homefront. Salary.com conducts an annual … Read more...

  • What's Mom Worth? It's More Than You Think!

    What if moms got a paycheck on Mother's Day, instead of breakfast in bed? While it's simply not possible to put a price on mom's many contributions, it's fun to know what her paycheck would look like if one were slipped into her Mother's … Read more...

  • Make Unemployment Work for You: 14 Dos and Don'ts

    Today's high unemployment rates mean that more people than ever are experiencing joblessness, and for longer periods of time. While being without a job is not ideal, you can use the time for self-discovery, to open doors, to make yourself … Read more...

  • 14 Companies with Incredible Employee Perks

    In an economy where employees are often overworked and many businesses are pulling the plug on raises and extra benefits, some companies are shining stars when it comes to offering their employees cool perks. Most organizations say that … Read more...

  • Vacation Time? 12 Ways to Leave the Office Behind

    You work hard. You deserve your vacation. Yet in a world where we're all shouldering more and constant connectivity is par for the course, leaving the office behind can seem difficult, if not impossible. Yet with a little preparation and … Read more...

  • Calling in Sick: 7 Good Reasons, 7 Lame Reasons

    With the unemployment rate hovering at 9.6 percent, "calling in sick" or taking unplanned time off has fallen out of fashion to such an extent that experts have invented a word to describe it -- "presenteeism." The phenomenon results in … Read more...