Their work situations have nothing to do with work life balance. They are forced into these positions due to the economy of the country they’re are born in. Which is corrupt and unfair but when Tobias has written this article he has written it as what has worked him and his situation and does not claim it to be correct for everyone. But some people can find what they need from his writing and use his experience to help them. It may apply to their situation it may not. But he already acknowledged in the article that not everyone has the luxury of choice in their work.