Chris Blondell, an SEO strategist, turned down a high-paying job that required him to be in office. He values the freedom and productivity of working from home and wasn't willing to sacrifice that.

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I hated working in the office because I always had to pretend to look busy, and I felt trapped. Eight years ago, I started freelancing and working from home by myself, and I love it. I enjoy the ...