I usually encourage friends to never stop looking for opportunities to expand. Comfort and "stability" is worth something, but it's important to not stagnate (

I usually encourage friends to never stop looking for opportunities to expand. Comfort and "stability" is worth something, but it's important to not stagnate (if you want a career). I would do a side project, consult, do something new at work, or find a new job. :) Do anything but let the status quo guide. If you work for a reasonable company (and I feel most are), your quality of life is something you make happen or let happen. It is very easy to let the company guilt you into working 12 hours. Set appropriate boundaries and be in control.