You just have to find the right job that provides a bit of work/lifestyle balance, I'm lucky enough to have one that tips the scales more towards lifestyle.

Tuesday morning 3+hrs kiting on the river in the strong easterly, a bit of lunch then about the 3-4 hrs SUPing in the arvo in the slowly decreasing offshore.
Yesterday it was out to an offshore reef (cheers Loud), wind was a bit strong but still fun.
Just about to jump in the car and head to Lano and hopefully get a LAGO, I may even stay up there the night and hit it again tomorrow.
If the week continues the way it has been the smile I have on my face will last right through my 12hr shifts on Saturday and Sunday.