They wanted more flexibility to work from home. Here's how 7 people made it happen.

"I was wasting hours just sitting in traffic,"

"I feel less stressed, since I'm not spending hours sitting in traffic,"

"It's a setup I wouldn't have unless I asked."

Leslie Snipes requested an almost-exclusive remote-work arrangement after enduring 60-to-90-minute commutes and received verbal approval within a day. She now works from the office once or twice a month to maintain face time and team connections and reports reduced stress and greater productivity from avoiding long commutes. Some workers still prefer in-office camaraderie and variety. Work-from-home rates have remained fairly stable despite stricter return-to-office mandates, with smaller companies offering more flexibility. Managers frequently allow exceptions to retain top performers and protect team performance rather than strictly enforcing mandates.

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