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Beyond the traditional 9-to-5 work time

In today's age, there are several options in addition to the traditional 9-to-5 office hours. For some people and even companies, the traditional 9-to-5 work times no longer fit their needs. This shift could be due a number of factors, including a growing focus on work-life balance, better employee experiences, emerging work trend shifts, and advances in technology.
 
There are several work options. For example, working remotely, hybrid, part-time or flexible hours, or temporary positions. Each option offering different advantages from the other.

Remote and hybrid

Remote and hybrid work are becoming increasingly trendy and desirable. Like some part-time jobs, they allow for more flexibility than traditional work arrangements. Remote work allows employees to perform their work task outside of an office setting (such as in their home or even co-working spaces), while hybrid work offers a mix of in office and remote work. 

Both typically include the support of technology that's important for communication virtually and job function. They can also promote trust among employees and employers, as well as autonomy. To add, flexibility, reduced commute times, and contributing to an enhanced work-life balance are a few advantages. Several forms remote and hybrid work are offered in full-time and part-time capacities.  

Temporary

Temporary positions may not include a full range of benefits, but it allows for the opportunity to try a new industry or role before making a formal commitment. Several forms of temporary work are seasonal based or contract work. 

Other forms may include project-based work, agency temporary (such as workers employed through a staffing agency for short-term positions), and temporary to permanent positions (or positions where employees initially begin temporary but may possibly lead to permanent placement).

Continuing your education.

Continuing your education, whether through a degree, a certification, or a course, can be an investment in networking and even pave the way for advanced career opportunities, increased earnings, and be a major contributor to skill development or acquiring new qualifications. If the opportunity presents itself for internships (for current students), fellowships (post-college), or hands-on or field work related to your specific career field, this too can be advantageous.

Other work options

In addition to the changing nature of work, there's also a number of different types of jobs available that could offer similar advantages as nontraditional schedules.  For example:
 
- Entrepreneurship 
- Truck driving
- Continued education
- Consulting
- Contracting 
- Real estate (agent)

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