Jobs that require employees to be physically present in the workplace, such as teachers, sales workers, and assembly line workers, would not be able to complete activities requested off-site (The Executive Bureau of the Council of Economic Advisors, March 2010). However, many jobs can incorporate work-life balance. Sarbu (April 2014) states that there are factors that determine whether employees can have flexible working arrangements. Those with higher education, tenure, and computer use at work increase the likelihood of having flexible work arrangements and company size, while young employees reduce the likelihood. Examples of jobs best suited for flexible hours or locations include senior project managers working in information technology, actuaries, lawyers, management consultants, and tax managers (Smith, 2013). Smith (2013) also shares that working from home is a privilege usually granted to experienced workers who have proven themselves to be reliable in the job
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