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I turned down a vice-president job that only offered 10 days off a year. As a mom of 2, I need more flexibility.

A mom turned down a job because it didn't offer enough paid time off.Jordi Mora igual/Getty ImagesSherri Carpineto is senior director of strategy and operations Ascom Americas.A few years ago, she was headhunted for a VP role but only offered 10 days off.She said she always negotiates time off, because flexibility is critical.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sherri Carpineto, senior director of strategy and operations Ascom Americas.

 

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