Proposal to work part-time

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Permalink Reply by Willowbottom on November 24, 2008 at 1:53pm

What are your personal and professional objectives in doing this? For example, are you recently returning from a change in family status? Are you going back to school? Is your office downsizing, slow, etc.?

Without knowing more specifics, it's hard for me to provide input but in general, I would expect a proposal like this to include a few clear elements.
- What is the problem statement/opportunity?
- What is your proposed solution?
- How will it fill the gap and make for a win/win?
- What are the short- and long-term benefits and over what period of time?
- How will you assess/measure success and when?
- What is your backout or alternative strategy if it's not successful? How long will it take to adjust?

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on November 25, 2008 at 5:56am

Thank you, Willowbottom! Good points to consider. I am currently working full-time at the company and have been here for 10 years. My company is constantly downsizing, so my initial thought is that this is a good time to approach them with a part-time proposal. My reasons are for the family. I have one daughter in elementary school and a second child that will be starting Kindergarten next year. I would love to have the opportunity to be home when they get off the bus in the afternoon.

From a the business perspective, it would be a cost savings for my department and the company while still keeping the knowledge I have from working here.

Again, thank you for your input. It is very valuable.

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Permalink Reply by Samantha G on November 26, 2008 at 6:27am

I have been thinking about doing the exact same thing. I've run the numbers and know I could make it with less money. I am also trying to build up my freelance writing services.

My son has a learning disability so I want to be home when he gets home from school to give him extra support.

I have been wondering how to approach my employer too. I am a contract employee so my situation is a little different. The current economy is on everyone's minds so I think that is a great angle to use.

Thanks for posting this question Kristin and thanks Willowbottom for your ideas!

Samantha
richsinglemomma.com

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