The purpose of this study is to enhance the understanding of event project managers' challenges related to work-life balance. A comprehensive view of the subject is presented through semi-structured interviews with nine project managers from various organizations and government agencies. The study's findings reveal both organizational and individual factors that influence the balance between work-and personal life, such as the freedom to plan and personal experience. Respondents expressed a desire to separate the domains of work and personal life in order to achieve a favorable balance, also referred to as the segregation strategy. While most respondents theoretically desired strong boundaries, there was a distinction between their aspirations and actual adherence, as the majority demonstrated weak boundaries in practice. The most important strategy for avoiding imbalance was individuals' ability to plan for recovery, which is connected to both planning freedom and experience. There appears to be an expectation that project managers in the event industry should exhibit a high level of commitment and be prepared to invest significant time and energy in order to succeed, from both the individual and the employer's perspectives.