Is FTO the normal for most agencies today or the exception? Are things moving in one direction or the other?

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I think I saw Fight The Octopus at CBGB back in '83.

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Definitely more FTO than not, especially holding companies

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What is FTO?

flexible time off. the “unlimited” scam.

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