Chapter 5
Frame 2: CEO of Your Own Destiny
Rebecca Graf didn't want to admit it, but the way she was working simply wasn't working. On paper, things looked perfect. An accountant for twenty years, Rebecca had a good job working in the finance department at a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She made a nice salary and received a raise of at least 7 percent every year, and she always got a bonus. There were also attractive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, which helped her feel secure.
But while the job kept her family's finances relatively in order, the rest of Rebecca's life was in disarray. Married with three school-age children, she had tried a variety of child-care options over the years: ...
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