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The Only Black Guy In the Office
The Only Black Guy In the Office

Jul 27, 2020

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The Only Black Guy in the Office

Why I Stopped Feeling Guilty About Taking Time Off

I traded my ‘no days off’ mentality for PTO and peace of mind

Illustration: Richard A. Chance

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