워라밸 (worabael)
What 워라밸 means
Work-life balance.
When Koreans use it
Talk about keeping enough time and energy for life outside your job.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 이직할 때 뭘 봐?
B: 워라밸이 중요해.
English
A: What matters when changing jobs?
B: Work-life balance.
Use it with care
Shortened from the English phrase. It refers to balance, not necessarily shorter hours alone.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
