| The world, at least in part, is brimming with all | | | | trains and buses or on congested roads. This only |
| kinds of time and labour saving devices. Given | | | | adds to the length of the workday and to its |
| this, you would think that people would have an | | | | tensions. |
| abundance of quality time to spend with their | | | | So what is the solution? Many people simply |
| families and to enjoy relaxation. All too often, | | | | cannot afford to lose that all important job that |
| though, many say that they are more tired and | | | | provides for the families necessities. What about |
| stressed than ever before. The causes are | | | | considering alternatives to the daily or weekly |
| diverse and complex. | | | | commute? You could either search for work |
| Economic pressures are high on the list for many | | | | closer to home, or you could be proactive and |
| people. The Australian Centre for Industrial | | | | think about becoming self-employed. If |
| Relations Research and Training observed the | | | | self-employment sounds daunting, have you |
| number of hours people spent at work in that | | | | considered a home based opportunity? |
| country and found that "a hefty proportion are | | | | There are many home business ideas on the |
| regularly working more than 49 hours a week" | | | | Internet, however you do need to do your due |
| and that "these increases in working hours were | | | | diligence and research to find the one that is right |
| likely to have an important adverse impact on | | | | for you. You need a business system that will |
| family and community life." Many employees | | | | offer full training and support along with personal |
| choose to live in the greener, quieter outskirts of | | | | coaching and mentoring to assist you in reaching |
| cities. But, this can mean spending hours each | | | | your goals. |
| week, or even daily, commuting on crowded | | | | |