Culture & values

“We care about work-life balance”

A value stated in the handbook and contradicted by the calendar. The phrase is often loudest where the hours are longest.

How it gets used

Usually said by someone who has not taken a full week off in a year. Judge it by message timestamps, not by the sentence.

Three ways to answer “We care about work-life balance”

Brutally Honest Translation

Please be reassured by this sentence rather than by any observable behaviour.

Supreme Court Polite

We encourage sustainable working patterns and respect personal time.

Passive-Aggressive Retaliation

Good to hear. I'll keep my working hours as agreed and let you know if something can't fit inside them.

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