Let’s continue our look at how working moms can flex their work schedules with some more of my top tips for selling your boss on a more flexible work schedule.
Tip #2 – Flex your schedule in stages
So, your boss has agreed to the idea of you working a more flexible schedule? Great! But….before you jump right in to your new office hours, it’s really important for you to ease your way into a flexing your schedule step by step.
If your goal is to leave the office early 3 days a week, try easing into your new schedule by leaving early just 1 day a week for a few weeks, and gradually work up to your desired flexible schedule.
By easing into flexing your schedule, working moms will accomplish 2 things:
1. You’ll show your boss you’re committed to your work and you don’t want it to suffer by suddenly switching your schedule.
2. You’ll give yourself a chance to adjust to balancing work and home life to your new schedule. You never know – you may find your new “dream” work schedule isn’t a good fit for you and your family after all.
Showing your boss you’re willing to gradually work up to your goal schedule is impressive. And….many larger companies often require you make these types of changes in stages anyway.
Join me next week as I continue to show you how you can begin flexing your work schedule, and perform the working woman’s balancing act without falling flat on your back.
You can have it all – and I’ll show you how!
Remember, if you shoot for the moon and miss, you are still among the stars!
Valerie Fitzgerald
