Erik Bernard likes his government job in Australia, but not the commute.
Courtesy Erik Bernard
- Erik Bernard chose a government job over one where he could work from home most days.
- Salary transparency, overtime pay, and investment plans influenced his decision.
- Bernard values the one remote day he has for additional sleep and more flexibility with the gym.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erik Bernard, 26, who lives near Brisbane, Australia.