The 20th century has witnessed some phenomena such as globalization, the IT revolution, which has opened the horizons for numerous job opportunities. Since most of the jobs are in the private sector, and their main motive is to reap maximum profit; therefore, this type of employment is demanding in terms of time and energy. Indeed, to be successful as a professional and to cope-up with the social pressure and the extravagant lifestyle of the upcoming generation, people are spending extra hours in the office. So, the work-life balance of an individual is disturbed, and the essay will discuss the main reasons and remedy to overcome the prevailing situation.