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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

  • Mommy Blogger

    When Heather Armstrong started a blog 10 years ago, it was strictly for family and friends to keep up with her life. Today, she has more than 1.5 million Twitter followers and has turned her website, Dooce.com, into a highly successful … Read more...

  • Work and Home No Longer Balance, They Blend

    Rudy Karsan, CEO of Kenexa, talks to Aaron and Wendy about the significant implications engagement has on employees and businesses. With smartphones and the Internet, the days of punching a time clock and leaving your work at the door when … Read more...

  • 11 Great Jobs for Working Parents

    Maybe your kids are back in school and you're itching to take on a part-time job. Or perhaps the dismal economy has forced your hand and you need something full- or part-time to make ends meet. Whatever the case, figuring out which job to … Read more...

  • 9 Ways to Beat Work Stress

    Going to work can be stressful enough on its own. But throw in the stock market's rollercoaster ride of late and you have a host of people ripping their hair out and getting closer and closer to the proverbial ledge. Read more...

  • 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...