How do you manage staying fully active in the game with a full time job?

[Raldo]

To me, it sounds like the OP is less concerned about the game itself, and more concerned about the repercussions of spending less time online as an FC leader.

Ultimately, it's going to depend on your FC. From my experience, the FC leader isn't any more important to have online than any other FC rando, so long as other people have permissions to put FC buffs up. I'm sure that varies wildly from FC to FC though, so I doubt anyone here can give you any advice better than your own judgement.

Don't run yourself ragged about any perceived in-game obligations. Your FC members are perfectly capable of entertaining themselves.

[Saefinn]

To me, it sounds like the OP is less concerned about the game itself, and more concerned about the repercussions of spending less time online as an FC leader.

Ultimately, it's going to depend on your FC. From my experience, the FC leader isn't any more important to have online than any other FC rando, so long as other people have permissions to put FC buffs up. I'm sure that varies wildly from FC to FC though, so I doubt anyone here can give you any advice better than your own judgement.

Don't run yourself ragged about any perceived in-game obligations. Your FC members are perfectly capable of entertaining themselves.

I think on this note, a fair concern and I think if they haven't already, it's definitely worth having other people you can rely on in your FC, like officers and a second in command. I run mine with a 2nd in command and 4 officers. Though being around all the time isn't necessary as rightly said, people will take care of themselves. Plus people can get me on Discord if I'm really needed, I have the app on my phone. Plus I have people I can trust to help manage things, heck, even without the full time job, I recommend it, because the spreading of responsibilities is healthy to an FC, plus people who want to see the FC to do well will also want to help and feel a part of how it's run. Plus they can be eyes and ears. If you already have them OP, then they'll no doubt be happy to help spread any duties you might not be able to accommodate for.