Yes, I think attitude towards personal time (or more generally, work-life balance) really is a facet of culture that's important to bear in mind. I've been luck

Yes, I think attitude towards personal time (or more generally, work-life balance) really is a facet of culture that's important to bear in mind. I've been lucky in that regard, as my managers and coworkers have been very forgiving when it comes to (say) taking off suddenly so I can take my rabbit to the emergency vet. I wouldn't give that flexibility up for double the pay. If I'm ever in a job where they routinely abuse off hours or disapprove of taking time off, I'll be looking intensely for something to replace it.