Productivity Tools Built for Fixed Schedules Fail Irregular-Life Users
Standard productivity apps assume predictable work hours, making them poorly suited to caregivers, freelancers, shift workers, and parents. As gig work grows, the gap between rigid productivity tools and dynamic real-world schedules widens.
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