work-life balance

American  

[wurk-lahyf bal-uhns] / ˈwɜrkˈlaɪf ˌbæl əns /

Or work/life balance

noun

1. a situation in which one divides or balances one's time between work and activities outside of work.

   It's hard to achieve a reasonable work-life balance when you run your own business.

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Etymology

Origin of work-life balance

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

There’s a world in which AI might even help us push against the always-on connectivity that has made a farce of “work-life balance.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That is even though the jobs and industries are generally less vulnerable to artificial intelligence, the earning potential is often comparable, and the work-life balance is frequently better.

From The Wall Street Journal

These trend lines may be good for work-life balance, but the downside for some is profound: Young workers say they’re missing out on opportunities to make friends and find mentors.

From The Wall Street Journal

She described adjusting to life back in the UK as very difficult because of the poor work-life balance, but was trying to make the most of what the UK has to offer.

From BBC

For those who try it and love it, staying in Australia is a no brainer as they argue the case for better weather, a superior work-life balance and - perhaps most crucially - better pay.

From BBC