If at all possible, don’t settle for full-time work if you really want a part-time schedule! Networking can lead you to the job offer you really want. Photo by Ryan Riggins on Unsplash I first mentioned networking in this post, which is about why an employer might say “Yes!” to your request to work part-time. In the traditional 40(+) hours per week workforce, it can be difficult to find a part-time position. Here is a true story where networking paid...
Whether you seek to work from home or with flex scheduling in an office, be encouraged to know there are employers who allow flexible work arrangements. Photo by Kamen Atanassov on Unsplash Welcome to part three in a series I’ve named Want to Downsize Your Work Year? Links to all articles in the series are available at the bottom of this post. If you are seeking part-time work in your life, I hope you will find encouragement as I describe the four different...
When a conversation rolls around to the topics of careers, work schedules, personal finances, and parenthood, there is A LOT to talk about. This is the second article in a series called Want to Downsize Your Work Year? Links to all posts in this series are available at the end of this article. In the first article of this series, I suggested you consider and identify the non-monetary reasons behind your desire to work less than full-time. Careers and work can...
When a conversation rolls around to the topics of careers, work schedules, personal finances, and parenthood, there is A LOT to talk about. This is the first article in a series called Want to Downsize Your Work Year? Links to all posts in the series are at the end of this article. Family, career, and employment decisions can weigh heavily on your heart and mind. Such decisions are not typically made quickly. Though you may hear someone talk of being able...
