Do you want work/life balance? Or are you seeking work/life flexibility? Learn the difference between balance & flexibility -- & why it is so important to know which you actually desire.

Achieving balance often requires removing a portion of the work load, in order to decrease the weight of the burden &, in turn, create a stability that is sustainable. Flexibility, on the other hand, allows for modifications as to how, when or where work is done. It embraces a willingness to permit greater autonomy. Flexibility does not, however, decrease the amount of the work, nor does it lessen the degree to which we are held accountable to deliver that work product on time & in top quality.

Gain the ability to identify the specific work/life balance or work/life flexibility that you are seeking. Develop the approach of articulating your request in a direct & effective way -- one that presents you in a highly professional light & appeals to your employer's top objectives.