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I've had a hybrid role for the past 4 years where I get unlimited sick days (well 14 really until fmla kicked in), 3 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days. I am also given the week after Xmas off. if my toddlers are sick I can work at home with them. Interviewing w fortune 500 that offers 15 pto days that have to use for sick days too.Strictly in office job 9-5 and dress bus.prof. These bad benefits? Outdated culture?I am a seasoned professional. Seems tough.
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I went to school with somebody who pursued classical music in college and then worked with an orchestra afterwards. They ended up moving across the country for it. There are jobs, even lucrative ones, but they can be extremely competitive. One of those things that is possible, but great to have a backup plan. But what doesn’t that go for nowadays?
I have a friend who plays an instrument professionally and makes good money. But I will say that is not the norm. It is very hard to make it playing an instrument professionally.