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58 changes: 29 additions & 29 deletions config.toml
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favicon = "images/favicon.icon"
customCss = []
customJs = []
mainSections = ["post"]
mainSections = ["posts"]
# images = ["images/site-feature-image.png"]
# Google Site Verification
#googleSiteVerify = "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789"

## Math settings
[params.math]
enable = false # options: true, false. Enable math support globally, default: false. You can always enable math on per page.
enable = false # options: true, false. Enable math support globally, default: false. You can always enable math on per page.
use = "katex" # options: "katex", "mathjax". default is "katex".

## Social links
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[menu]

#[[menu.main]]
#name = "Beranda"
#identifier = "home"
#weight = 100
#url = "/"
#[[menu.main]]
#name = "Beranda"
#identifier = "home"
#weight = 100
#url = "/"

#[[menu.main]]
#name = "Blog"
#weight = 200
#identifier = "posts"
#url = "/post/"
#[[menu.main]]
#name = "Blog"
#weight = 200
#identifier = "posts"
#url = "/post/"

# [[menu.main]]
# name = "Tentang"
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# url = "/about/"

[languages]
[languages.id]
weight = 1
languageName = "Indonesia"
[languages.en]
weight = 2
title = "Hi, I am Albilaga"
description = "A software engineer based in Malang"
languageName = "English"
#[[languages.en.menu.main]]
#url = "/en/"
#name = "Home"
#weight = 100
[[languages.en.menu.main]]
#name = "Blog"
#weight = 200
#identifier = "posts"
#url = "/post/"
[languages.id]
weight = 1
languageName = "Indonesia"
[languages.en]
weight = 2
title = "Hi, I am Albilaga"
description = "A software engineer based in Malang"
languageName = "English"
#[[languages.en.menu.main]]
#url = "/en/"
#name = "Home"
#weight = 100
[[languages.en.menu.main]]
#name = "Blog"
#weight = 200
#identifier = "posts"
#url = "/post/"
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title = "Work-Life Balance. What is it?"
date = "2025-02-22"
tags = ["personal", "life", "self-improvement"]
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![A bird trying to get work life balance](work_life_balance.jpg)

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### "Work-Life Balance" – What’s the Deal?

We have been hearing from many people before who said "Work-Life balance" is really important to consider when you are looking for a job. But what is work life balance actually? Before we go throught that we might need to look back to history first.

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### A Quick History Lesson ⏳

Before we have what we have right now, which is 8 hours working hours, we usually have working hours from 10-16 working hours. And then in the early 19th century, [Robert Owen coined the slogan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day_movement) *"Eight hours' labour, Eight hours' recreation, Eight hours' rest"*.

Fast forward to today – most countries (including Indonesia, though we joined the party a bit later) adopted the 8 hours workday (or 40 hours workweek). In theory this seems perfect, we only have 24 hours a day so we have to split it to 3 section, so we can effectively use most of our day.

*Or is it?*

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### When Theory Meets Reality 🚗💨

Here’s the catch:
- Does your 1-hour commute count as "recreation"?
- Is binge-watching Netflix the same as "self-improvement"?
- What if you *enjoy* learning work-related tech after hours?

The 8-hour rule feels like trying to fit a PS5 into a Nintendo Switch case – messy and slightly unrealistic.

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### My confessions 😅

When I was younger (and I’m not saying I’m ancient!), I usually doing work for more than 8 hours. In some days I even work for more than 12 hours a day. Do I regret it because it is not work life balance? Of course not. In fact I think, that is helping me to shape what I am right now.

Those chaotic years actually *taught* me balance. Now I:
- ✅ Deliver better work in less time
- ✅ Can afford to treat my parents to dinner
- ✅ Still geek out on side projects (*when I want to*)
- ✅ Still have time to spend with my wife and my dog
![me and my wife walk with my dog](playing.jpeg)

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### The Unpopular Truth About Balance ⚖️

So what is actually work life balance? As a senior engineer, I want to say "It depends"
![it depends the definitive guide meme](it_depends.png)

**Work-life balance isn’t a rulebook – it’s a rhythm.**
- Employers: Respect the 8-hour spirit
- Employees: Speak up when deadlines are wild
- Everyone: **Burnout isn’t a badge of honor**

Your balance might look like:
- 🌴 Taking a tech-free vacation
- 🎮 Spending weekends playing game or doing some hobby porject
- 📚 Learning Rust "just because"
- 🐶 Actually petting your dog instead of just posting dog memes

---

### You’re the DJ of Your Life 🎧

At the end of the day, *you* control the playlist. Want to grind hard now to coast later? Go for it. Need to unplug completely every weekend? Do it. Balance isn’t about perfect splits – it’s about designing a life that doesn’t make you dread Mondays.

*Now if you’ll excuse me, my dog is judging me for staring at this screen too long.*
![siberian husky watching into me](dog.jpeg)
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title = "Work-Life Balance. Apakah itu?"
date = "2025-02-22"
tags = ["personal", "life", "self-improvement", "pengembangan-diri"]
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![Burung yang sedang berusaha mencapai work-life balance](work_life_balance.jpg)

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### "Work-Life Balance" – Mitos atau Nyata?

Kita sering dengar orang bilang "work-life balance" itu penting banget saat cari kerja. Tapi sebenernya, apa sih work-life balance itu? Sebelum kita bahas lebih jauh, mungkin kita perlu lihat dulu sejarahnya.

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### Kilas Balik Sejarah ⏳

Sebelum kita memiliki jam kerja 8 jam seperti saat ini, kerja 10-16 jam sehari itu hal biasa. Lalu, di awal abad ke-19, [Robert Owen mencetuskan slogan](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delapan_jam_kerja_sehari) *"Delapan jam kerja, delapan jam rekreasi, delapan jam istirahat"*.

Lompat ke sekarang ini – kebanyakan negara (termasuk Indonesia) udah pakai sistem kerja 8 jam perhari (40 jam per minggu). Secara teori ini keliatan sempurna, kita cuma punya 24 jam sehari jadi kita bisa membaginya menjadi 3 bagian, sehingga kita bisa efektif dalam bekerja dan istirahat.

*Atau iya nggak sih?*

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### Ketika Teori Bertemu Kenyataan 🚗💨

Nah, ini masalahnya:
- Apakah perjalanan 1 jam ke kantor itu termasuk "rekreasi"?
- Apakah nonton Netflix sama dengan "self-improvement"?
- Gimana kalau kamu *menikmati* belajar teknologi terkait pekerjaan di luar jam kerja?

Aturan 8 jam itu kayak kita mencoba untuk masukin PS5 ke dalam casing Nintendo Switch – berantakan dan agak nggak realistis.

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### Pengakuan Saya 😅

Waktu saya masih muda (dan saya nggak bilang saya tua ya!), saya sering kerja lebih dari 8 jam. Bahkan kadang sampai lebih dari 12 jam sehari. Apa saya menyesal karena itu nggak seimbang? Tentu nggak. Malah, saya rasa itu membantu membentuk diri saya seperti sekarang.

Di waktu-waktu tersebut justru *mengajarkan* saya tentang keseimbangan. Sekarang saya:
- ✅ Bisa kerja lebih baik dalam waktu yang lebih singkat
- ✅ Bisa traktir orang tua makan malam
- ✅ Masih bisa ngerjain proyek sampingan (*kalau mau*)
- ✅ Masih punya waktu buat istri dan anjing saya
![Saya dan istri jalan-jalan dengan anjing](playing.jpeg)

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### Kebenaran yang Nggak Populer Tentang Keseimbangan ⚖️

Jadi, apa sih sebenernya work-life balance itu? Sebagai seorang engineer, saya mau bilang "Tergantung"
![meme 'it depends the definitive guide'](it_depends.png)

**Work-life balance bukan buku aturan – tapi ritme.**
- Perusahaan: Hormati semangat 8 jam kerja
- Karyawan: Berani bilang kalau deadline nggak masuk akal
- Semua orang: **Burnout bukan tanda kehormatan**

Keseimbangan kamu mungkin terlihat seperti:
- 🌴 Liburan tanpa gadget
- 🎮 Main game atau ngerjain proyek hobi di akhir pekan
- 📚 Belajar Rust "sekadar iseng"
- 🐶 Bermain dengan hewan peliharaan, bukan cuma posting *meme* hewan peliharaan

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### Kamu adalah DJ Kehidupan Kamu 🎧

Pada akhirnya, *kamu* yang ngontrol playlist hidup kamu. Mau kerja keras sekarang buat santai nanti? Silakan. Mau istirahat setiap *weekend*? Lakukan aja. Keseimbangan bukan tentang pembagian waktu yang sempurna – tapi tentang merancang hidup yang nggak bikin kamu benci hari Senin.

*Nah, kalau nggak keberatan saya mau pamit dulu, anjing saya lagi ngeliatin saya karena kelamaan nongkrongin layar ini.*
![Siberian husky ngeliatin saya](dog.jpeg)
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