Work & Career Stage 1 · Recognition
워라밸
worabael
Work-life balance
🗣️ How to say it
wo-ra-bael — smooth, no hard stops.
📊 Meaning spectrum
healthy schedule →not overworked →balanced life
💬 When to use it
Comes up constantly when Koreans discuss jobs, companies, or quitting — polite enough for formal contexts too.
이 회사는 워라밸이 좋아서 만족해요. 🔊
I'm happy here because the work-life balance is good.
🧠 Culture note
A blend of the English "Work-Life Balance," now standard in job listings, news, and casual conversation about careers — reflects a real generational shift in Korean work culture.
✅ Use it / ❌ Don't
✅ Discussing job offers or company culture
✅ In a news article or formal interview
🎯 Quick quiz
What does 워라밸 mean?