When I first came here, I was immediately overwhelmed with work, but I thought I would be able to have work/ life balance when I get a little used to working here.
However, a lot of time has passed since then, and I have less and less work/ life balance. At one point I realized I turned into a person I never wanted to become, a person whose life is all about work and not much else.
If you say no at Citrix though you’re look down upon. You should breath every waking moment at Citrix. They will not promote you if you say no.
You can have good work/life balance anywhere. Learn to say NO. Start when your shift starts, stop when your shift is over. If anyone asks more of you simply explain why you can't. If that don't work don't be afraid to go to their manager and HR. Even the suggestion of going to HR will likely make unreasonable demands stop.
Unfortunately you will never get work life balance at Citrix. Go somewhere else.
Join the security org, then you can just chill.
The work/life balance is possible only in the metaverse. R.I.P. reality....