Where Not to Work

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Where Not to Work

John Sullivan

June 18, 2009






A few years ago I was forced to change jobs due to a consolidating marketplace and gross mismanagement; I had to rely on my own advice to find a job. After years of research and writing I realized I had a much better idea of where I did not want to work versus where I did want to work. But that turned out to be helpful…sometimes it’s easier to realize what you don’t want. It can be a valuable insight, so here are some things to avoid during your next job search.
 
Don’t work for a company that defines “workplace” as an office.
The boundary lines between “workplace” and “world” are blurring. Companies embrace that fact when it means working around the clock to manage international project teams and to support critical systems. Working at home is fine as long as it means extra hours, but off-site work during a regular business day is prohibited or made difficult to obtain.
 
Seek a firm that has flexible schedules to allow for different arrival and departure times.



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