OP here. There are a couple of people talking about a totally chill environment and pretty much coasting (e.g., "at least an opportunity to get lost in the bure

OP here. There are a couple of people talking about a totally chill environment and pretty much coasting (e.g., "at least an opportunity to get lost in the bureaucracy") This would be way too far on the scale. The thing which I am looking for is precisely that proverbial "balance". Spend regular hours, a normal amount of energy, make a solid contribution in that time, close my notebook and enjoy non-work-related things.