For example, there are scores of people who do not fit the profile for being successful as a telecommuter or who have better success in following a specific road plan as noted by David Zelman. However, this does not mean that anyone should give up looking for a way to improve the balance in his or her life. Given the thousands of hours each person spends at work during a lifetime, it is advantageous for all people to find their unique answer to this balancing act. References

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