Microsoft discovers how most employees feel trapped in an infinite workday — bleeding into weekends and "making Sunday feel like just another Monday"

Facade of Microsoft office building with logo and reflective glass windows, San Francisco, California, May 13, 2025.

As I've grown older, it's become increasingly clear how difficult it is to maintain a healthy work-life balance. I experienced the same struggle while I was still in school.

At times, it might feel like you're trapped in a hamster wheel trying to meet your threshold at work while simultaneously trying to maintain a healthy relationship with friends and family. However, this often leads to low morale and productivity at work.