Fellow SWEs do you have a low-stress and healthy WLB?

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I worked as reports developer for 2 years and that job was pretty stressful. I switched SDET or software tester and my stress lowered by 75% and work life balance got better.

What about yourselves? This article says salary is 120k, but I am guessing that entry level. A more realistic salary is $165,000. Below is the link to the rankings article.

https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs

17d5er3khje4fh · Accepted Answer

My job as an SDET was supposedly very low stress on paper, but honestly it's terrible. I work 60-70 hour weeks and am regularly on call. I guess it depends on the company you join and the culture they set.

imp0ster · Answer

Let’s see, legit unlimited PTO where most at the company take around 6 weeks off a year. Averaging about 20 - 25 hours of work a week, making almost $200k base. I’d say it’s pretty good WLB. I know there are plenty in the industry that make more and work even less.

Fellow SWEs do you have a low-stress and healthy WLB?

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