One change in the modern working world that many enjoy is more flexibility in our schedules.

(The pandemic’s taught us that we don’t need to be chained to our desks from 9-5 to get our work done.)

Enter the ‘afternoon fun economy’!

Before, we had a limited window of time to fit our personal life in. Thanks to these shifts, more and more people get to leave the office midday for personal errands: enjoying a massage, taking part in fitness classes, and grabbing prescriptions.

In 2019, the most common time to book salon appointments was in the evenings after work or on weekends. Stylists today report a bump in midday bookings.

The same New York Times article reported that Yoga chain Y7 saw a boost in signups for midday classes during the week.

The general attitude is that “as long as the work’s done, the ‘when’ matters less.”

But that’s not true for all employers. Some have expressed concerns about lowered productivity and don’t like feeling deprioritized. (Of course.)

It’s important to reiterate that those enjoying this new freedom are still doing the work – they’re not slacking. In fact, many people bring their work with them on these mini breaks, which isn’t relaxing at all!

I’m curious – what’s your opinion on this? Should we go back to the clear “you’re in the office at your agreed-upon schedule, and that’s that?” or is a little more flexibility a good thing? Shoot me an email with your thoughts.

Either way, managing your money is still vital for financial peace of mind in the future, no matter what your stance is. As a financial advisor, I can help get you on the path to reaching your goals, no matter what they are or how far from retirement you are.

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