Cybertary Chicago featured in Chicago Tribune

Kelly Tanaka, owner of Cybertary Chicago, was recently featured in an article in the Jobs section of the Chicago Tribune. The article, titled "Weaving a rewarding career path, no rungs required," highlights how many workers are rejecting traditional "corporate ladder" careerism for alternatives that provide the kind of flexibility, learning experience, and work-life balance they desire for themselves and their families.

After 17 years in corporate sales and marketing jobs, Kelly Tanaka took a new route when she bought a Cybertary virtual assistance franchise in May. The business, which uses about 15 contract workers, is based on a belief that many workers "want to do something different than the standard of becoming a full-time employee," she said.

Tanaka's typical recruit is a stay-at-home parent or retiree with professional experience looking for a flexible job.

"They get to tell me what they want to do, what they're good at and how many hours they want to work," she said.