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The Upside of Quitting (Rebroadcast )

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Why Did Robert Rich Quit His Job?

Time magazine named robert rich one of the ten best cabinet members of the twentieth century. He helped put in place the family and medical leave act. On his watch, employment fell below five %, the lowest it had been in 20 years. The funny thing is, no one believed riche quit because he actually wanted to spend more time with his family.

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