I think neither does your answer. 90% of currently under-development frameworks will remain niche. Plus, the "after hours" part is really what does it for me. If I need it on the job, that's where I'll learn it.
"can I have a life outside my work" isn't a serious question, it's just venting.
If it was a serious question, he could've solved it by googling, and the answer is yes, of course there's situations where you could have life outside of work. Half of the developers I know work 9 to 5, and I can google and see how others are doing. Instead, he's just venting. Which is understandable in his situation, but doesn't make it a serious question.