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What are some companies or jobs with a good work/personal life balance?

I'm a somewhat recent college grad with a degree in organizational communication. Just recently finished up an internship with a media buyer. I'm now interviewing and finding alot of jobs expect you to work like a 60 hour work week. I value my family, friends, and personal time and am not willing to make my entire life my work. M-F 9-5 I'll be the hardest worker you ever had but feel like my personal time is my personal time and I don't want to be up until midnight every night and spend my weekends on the computer working. It seems like a lot of people view this as lazy or not serious about a career but I personally think I just have a different set of prioririties. I was wondering if someone could recommend jobs or companies that have a good work/life balance?

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1. i think you have the right priorities. work and private should have equal balance for anyone to be happy and successful. i worked for the ymca and found them to be very balanced. excellent vacation (even after 6 months), great work environment and free membership for fitness. they seem to believe in spirit, mind and body health.
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