As a software developer I am absolutely in a privileged position that allows me to have this freedom, but I simply don’t accept jobs that send constant notifications, require me to be online and available all the time, constant after hours work, etc. etc. I make a little bit less money for that privilege, but I work a very nice schedule and have almost no job stress. It’s been one of the best decisions of my life, an…
What kind of work do you do? I've heard nice things about working for the government (in terms of QOL, anyway), though of course the work is nothing sexy.
Every job I've had was like that person describes. I never, ever handle work matters outside of work hours. I won't even know about it until next day.
I always said that I'd rather get fired than take work home, but I was never even asked.