Evan Alger and Casey Stegman's article in the "Away From the Keyboard" series features an interview with Everton Agner, a Staff Software Engineer at MongoDB, who shares insights on maintaining work-life balance through team support, transparent communication, and small personal rituals. Agner emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries between work and personal life, advocating for engaging in work outside business hours only when it is personally enjoyable. He highlights the benefits of a flexible work schedule that accommodates personal obligations, such as learning Japanese, and the value of sustainable work-life practices for both personal and professional growth. The article also touches on MongoDB's strategic partnership with Capgemini, which leverages MongoDB's NoSQL capabilities for applications in AI and data-driven solutions across multiple sectors, including insurance and banking. Additionally, MongoDB announces a leadership transition, with CEO Dev Ittycheria retiring and Chirantan “CJ” Desai taking over, aiming to guide the company through its next phase of growth, dubbed MongoDB 3.0, focusing on AI and data-intensive applications. Ittycheria reflects on his tenure, expressing confidence in MongoDB's strategic direction and the new leadership's potential to drive innovation and capture emerging opportunities.