From the course: Building a Flexible Career
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The benefits and challenges of working flexibly
From the course: Building a Flexible Career
The benefits and challenges of working flexibly
- I've heard a lot of job seekers talk about why they love flexible work. You can probably already guess the benefits. Flexible hours let Sonya be as she puts it, a phenomenal mom, because she doesn't have to choose between her career and her kids. Freelancing give Nancy a variety of clients and work. Enough to pay the bills without being held to a strict office schedule. And Tonya has social anxiety, so having a remote job helps her stay effective in a more comfortable work environment. Do any of these stories sound familiar? There are lots of other benefits in flexible jobs. People who work remotely save an average of $4,600 a year and they avoid sitting in rush hour traffic twice a day, every day. If you live in a rural area, or one where the local economy isn't exactly booming, remote work connects you with many more jobs. And flexible jobs help us be better caregivers, family members, neighbors, and yes, workers. One of the most fun benefits of flexible jobs, hobbies! I've heard…
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