I realize it really depends on individual situations, but let me just say this: I have no problems managing a 9-5:30 work-life at Amazon. Employers, customers,

I realize it really depends on individual situations, but let me just say this: I have no problems managing a 9-5:30 work-life at Amazon. Employers, customers, and coworkers tend to overestimate the importance of their issue. Employees tend to underestimate how much they can push back, prioritize, or say "no". The answer is not long working hours. If everyone is accustomed to your 9-8 work hours, it might take time to roll back... but it can be done. And if your company refuses to give you a reasonable work-life balance? Leave.