Excerpt from "How to go PART TIME – without going BROKE"
Your employer is more likely to grant your wish if you have a good reputation and skills that are in demand.
“Once you know you want to go part time, increase your visibility and value to make it hard for them to say no,” says Louise Crosby, Sydney-based life coach and career counselor. “Be mentally prepared before you negotiate the outcome. Have a definite vision of your goal and know why you want it. Beef up responsibility in areas that can be handled by computer, fax or phone and don’t require you to be in the office every day.”
Your boss doesn’t want to hear you miss your kids; he wants to know what’s in it for the company. Recap your responsibilities and accomplishments, then have a plan in writing so your boss can mull it over at his or her leisure.
“Have a win/win approach,” says Crosby. “Focus on the benefits for the organisation by you going part time. Be willing to be flexible and co-operative to achieve your outcome.”
Make your co-workers feel they can reach you any time (they can’t, but this way you decide how available you are).
“Be a team player,” says life coach Louise Crosby. “If you’re considered a supportive team member, you’re more likely to receive support.”