Many more women take time off from work.

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Neil was forced to take time off work and even needed medication from his doctor.

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Jennifer Milano, who is taking time off from freelance work to take advantage, grabbed a pass right away.

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The waitress has to take time off work because her son is suffering from a terrible respiratory disease.

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These include the freedom to manage atypical hours, work from home or take time off to volunteer at a favorite charity.

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Of the Mind donors questioned, 27% said they would lie to their boss if they had to take time off work because of mental stress, pretending they were suffering from physical rather than emotional problems.

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Many areas of the company will allow you to work from home if needed and they are very flexible with allowing you to take time off whenever you want to.

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