#work-life-balance
#work-life-balance
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#parenting
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks agoI left my breadwinning job at Lockheed Martin to be a stay-at-home dad. My family had to budget for this change, but the decision was easy.
Michael Floyd decided to become a stay-at-home dad after evaluating childcare costs and his daughter's needs during parental leave.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks agoI left my breadwinning job at Lockheed Martin to be a stay-at-home dad. My family had to budget for this change, but the decision was easy.
Michael Floyd decided to become a stay-at-home dad after evaluating childcare costs and his daughter's needs during parental leave.
fromTruthout
3 days agoTrump's Tax-Free Overtime Proposal Misses the Obvious: Employers Should Pay More
If we remember this simple point, it is obvious how we can do better for workers than Trump's tax-free overtime. Rather than having taxpayers subsidize employers who make their workers put in long hours, we can simply increase the wage premium for overtime.
NYC politics
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoA new US report makes it clear: five-day in-office mandates are outdated | Gleb Tsipursky
Organizations must adapt to new workplace norms or risk losing talent and incurring higher costs.
Remote work supports diverse talent pools and enhances employee retention through flexibility.
Remote teams
fromBiloxi Sun Herald
1 week agoRemote workers from across the U.S. are moving to the Mississippi Coast. Why?
Remote work has enabled many professionals to relocate, impacting housing markets and local economies in South Mississippi.
The trend of remote work is reshaping communities as individuals seek better work-life balance and connectivity.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days agoA Gen Xer bumped her pay to $100K by taking on a second office job with her employer - and she works a side hustle to manage the stress
When Rivera started her second role in 2020, her pay increased to about $100,000 from roughly $60,000. Additionally, when she accepted the extra position, she initially worked 80-hour weeks but has since scaled back to about 60 hours.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
5 days agoPriced out of Austin, he bought a one-way ticket out of the US. Now, he lives on a Thai island for a fraction of the cost.
In 2019, with money saved from delivering food and working real estate photography gigs on the side, Holp bought a one-way ticket to Asia.
London startup
#early-retirement
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days agoI Just Retired Early at Age 56 - Am I Making a Mistake?
Early retirement can bring unexpected feelings of uncertainty and the need for purpose.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks agoRetirement
Our combined income is $700k a year, but the work hours are relentless - is a sabbatical the answer?
Everyone needs a rest from work, even those pursuing financial independence.
A young couple can achieve financial comfort while questioning the toll of their work life.
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Remote teams
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks agoUnlimited PTO Is Often Touted as a Workplace Perk-but Is It a Scam?
Unlimited paid time off may not guarantee a true work-life balance, as it can lead to competition among employees.
The perception of unlimited PTO contrasts sharply with the reality experienced by employees.
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