Tell your boss you're getting rid of every device that lets him interact with you past five pm and tell me how it goes.
I'll forever take a slightly lower salary for a solid work-life balance. The mental health benefits, and overall happiness, are worth infinitely more than a little more cash.
outside of happy hours or whatever social thing we've both chosen to be at
It's literally never been a problem. I'll come in to the office, respond to messages received afterhours and nobody cares that it took me until my shift to get back to them.
I know plenty of other people who also don't have that pressure. Careful with your snark next time.