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Career Advice

Five Ways to Sneak out of a Meeting

We’ve all had the experience of too many meetings keeping us from getting our real work done. Playing hooky from group gatherings sometimes is a necessity to stay sane. What to do:
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Ask a member of your team to take notes for you during the portion of the meeting that you miss. Follow up by letting your boss or client know that you’re up to speed.
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