What good is a high-paying job if you’re too stressed to enjoy the fruits of your labor? Sure, making $250,000 a year is great, but if you have a heart attack at 45, you’re not going to be in any shape to take advantage of your hard earned salary. Work-life balance is critical to manage, and everyone’s preferences differ. One person may be thrilled by the intensity of a high stress job like a trauma surgeon, another might be overwhelmed by serving as an executive personal assistant.