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Scenario

When work demands funeral dates but family follows traditional timing

My grandmother died three months ago and my family keeps saying we will hold the memorial when everyone can come but my boss wants to know exactly when so he can approve my time off and I don't know what to tell him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two incompatible time systems are colliding, forcing a choice between honoring relational obligations and meeting institutional demands.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African ubuntu time — event-based and relational?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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