Summary:

This humorous phrase originated from the 1938 film Angels with Dirty Faces, starring James Cagney, and was later recast in the popular movie Home Alone.

I used this humorous phrase in the article to depict societal changes in work habits following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The lockdowns upped the ante for technology solutions, allowing workers to stay in home offices and creating an unstoppable reduction in the need for office space.

Article:

With its sometimes treacherous commute, it's a liberating shift from the traditional 9-to-5 office grind. Even the internal bureaucracies that once slowed us down have been upended. No more pointless one-hour meetings to stroke the bosses' egos, no more aimless chit-chat about the weather or weekend plans—we're free from these shackles of the past.

I am amazed and suspicious of people who dwell on the past and avoid the present and future altogether. This applies to both business associates and personal relationships. Those who focus on yesterday are rarely productive and can cause us to lose focus. Let's keep our eyes on the opportunities of today and tomorrow, not 10 or 20 years ago. It's about being forward-thinking and proactive, always looking ahead to the bright future.

Then comes the free agent nation, where employees decide to leave the dregory (a term used to describe the mundane or uninteresting aspects) of the office and become independent contractors for a fee.

If we work from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., we get 9 hours and have half the day left for personal tasks. This could mean spending time with family, pursuing a hobby, or even taking a mid-day nap. This greatly enhances the quality of life for yourself, your family, and your freedom.

So, why not take the leap? Step out of the traditional office structure and become an independent agent in your field. Embrace the flexibility and freedom that come with it. It's an opportunity to seize control of your work-life balance and be inspired by the possibilities that independent contracting can offer.