“Work-life balance” is an illusion created by the corporate world to appeal to employees’ natural sense of importance. People think they matter and that their employers should care about them as individuals. Corporate figured this out and rolled out flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, “unlimited” paid time off, and a vague promise that you can…
Every day, thousands of corporate professionals sit in meetings thinking: “I could run this better myself,” “this meeting is such a waste of time,” or “why am I doing all this work so my boss can claim the credit?” Yet they never do anything about it. Why? Because they’re still thinking like employees, not entrepreneurs.…
You’re gainfully employed. You have a “good” corporate job with “good” pay and “good” benefits. You’re well respected in the office. Your situation seems quite stable and secure. Well, you did survive that last round of layoffs, but who’s counting? This is what society has been telling you to strive for all your life. Then…