3 people who've secretly worked multiple remote jobs explain the top things to look for in overemployment roles

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Overemployed workers look for certain types of jobs so they can avoid burnout and not get caught. Workers in the story are not pictured.

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How bosses keep track of your attendance at the office, from under-desk sensors to badge swipes

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Companies track things like WiFi logins and ID badge swipes to monitor office attendance. Some workplace surveillance methods are less obvious.

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A Gen Xer making over $300,000 annually secretly working 3 jobs shares how it's helping him retire early — and 2 strategies for getting away with it

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A Gen Xer says secretly working three remote jobs has made it possible for him to retire by age 65.

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General Motors is mandating corporate staff return to the office at least 3 days a week next year, saying it will help 'retain company culture'

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Visitors are seen at the General Motors world headquarters office in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
Visitors are seen at the General Motors world headquarters office in Detroit's Renaissance Center.

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Frontline workers who can't work from home are fighting for more control over their schedules

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Frontline workers want more time flexibility.

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Companies wanted to make Instagram-worthy offices. Instagram commenters roasted them.

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Does an Instagrammable office make it more alluring? A New York Times article highlighted some employers who are fancying up their digs to lure workers back to the office. But reaction on social media was swift — and negative.

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A Florida Gen Xer refused to go back to the office in California. He says he was 'quiet fired' and explains how to know if it's happening to you.

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A Gen Xer quit his remote job of 20 years when his company called him back to the office. Now he worries he's screwed as remote jobs dwindle nationwide.

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Mark Yampanis, who is not pictured here, worked for over 20 years remotely.

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These Gen Z workers at Goldman Sachs, Google, and beyond say they don't want to work from home. They like going into the office.

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Happy hours, an open-door policy, and good vibes are enough for some Gen Zers to be at peace with return-to-office policies.

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Billionaire hedge fund boss Ken Griffin says remote working makes it easier for companies to fire people

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Citadel founder Ken Griffin has spoken out against remote working.

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