A flexible schedule can give you the free time to launch a new business, spend more time with family, be more efficient at work, or carve out meaningful time for yourself. Here are two key strategies to successfully adopt a flexible schedule:
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I asked a group of clients and friends about the benefits and perks they valued most.
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Read MoreA client recently reached out to tell me she was “in a pickle.” She’d gotten a job offer with a salary that was 43% more than she’d made in her last position and she felt torn about whether or not to negotiate for more. Here’s what she did.
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