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Work/Life Balance

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Our company claims to be family friendly, but everyone works incredibly long hours, and no one takes advantage of the company's so-called flexibility. I want to take some time off when my wife has her baby, but several people have told me that doing so will hurt my career. What do you suggest?
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Can you please give me information regarding the state of 4-day workweeks for office workers? Besides reducing smog, what advantages do they have?
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I am a young, salaried professional, and I am concerned about the long hours that I am putting in at work. As demanding as it is, I like my job, but I am stressed out because it is destroying my relationship with my fiancÈ. I want both, but I am thinking that's impossible. What are your thoughts?
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Last week my manager told me that I am too focused on family matters and I need to pay more attention to work. I have no idea where this comment came from. I asked for some examples, but he couldn't think of any specifics. That's how the discussion ended, but I'm concerned about what's happening. Should I do anything else?
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I enjoy working for this company, and management just offered me a very good job opportunity. The problem is that it is in a different state, and I do not want to move. I have family and friends here, and I have visited the location, spent time in the office and area, and I don't want to be there. How much of a problem is it when employees reject this type of offer?
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It bothers me that my boss always brings his wife to work-related conferences and meetings. It isn't that he just brings her along on trips. He actually brings her into the events. I don't think it is very professional. I thought of mentioning my concerns to his boss. Do you have any advice?
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