I've had issues controlling my work/life balance in the past. If I really got into a project, I'll let it eat up all my spare time. plus I was seeing my managers doing the same thing so I figured it was normal. I've made a conscious effort in the last 5 years to work on that, and now I'm working less overtime than ever. There are still some tough stretches (like right now!) but it's so much better.
In the end, I don't feel like my life was enriched by working myself to the point of burning out. YMMV.
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