There is wlb and there is job security's
Good wlb but bad job security (high pip rate but work given is reasonable, eg Amazon) Bad wlb but good job security (lots of work given but low pip rate, eg ?) Bad wlb and bad job security (loads of work and high pip rate, eg FB, Netflix) Good wlb and good job security ( ideal state. Eg Google, Microsoft)
Google doesn't have good wlb throughout. There are few teams with good wlb, but good part is you might get laid off because AI replaced you!
Those things are not related. You can work 20 hours a day and still get laid off.
At Amazon we have both bad wlb and high job insecurity
As with everything, this mostly depends on your team.
I for one have amazing wlb and job security.
Same. Even though we're at evil Amazon.
Been on two teams and both were a shit show. Dev lists come out and stress happens. Itâs just awful. The dirty secret is they donât want you to vest. They try to get rid of you before that
Walmart is good wlb and definitely high job security. We thrive in recessions.
Amazon has good WLB? Are you out of your mind? Look at the vesting schedule - you wouldnât have RSU vest in 3rd and 4th year alone if the burnout attrition wasnât high enough
What is the question, OP?
Do you want to make money or not and retire early?
OP would rather make $1 every year for 100 years than $100 in one year.