she works hard for the money

Preparation is everything. You need to anticipate what your employer is going to say is the downside to your proposal, and have an answer. I would then be looking to explain how you plan to structure your week, and why your flexible working will have no impact on that structure. Are there any other examples in your company of successful flexible working? If not at your company, at compatible companies? Case studies are always really helpful for companies who are inexperienced but want to help. Ask for a trial period?

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Cut off! Ask for a trial, so you can see how you get on? Asking for flexible working is absolutely nothing to do with being a slacker!! Erase that thought from your mind ❤️

I’m a teacher, not an option for me.

I definitely agree with the comments above by Michelle! Prep is everything, and a trial run is a perfect way to start negotiating. Personally, I need to set up a home office with a strict ‘no kids’ in here rule, and carve out time to be sure I can actually dedicate time for working. It was a hard transition, but over time has become much easier. It is hard to be home and not be in ‘Mom mode’ and for your kids to see ‘Mom is home’.

I switched jobs after going back to an inflexible job after maternity leave. The company I switched to has a great culture of work-life balance and that was a big draw that made me want to work there. I work from home one day a week, as do many of my coworkers.

I'm just now going back to work and i am so nervous and excited all at once 😂

I actually struck a deal where I bring my son with me. I hired a mommys helper to help hold him while I get work done. But I’m around him all day. It’s a nice mix

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You might also try to do 4 longer days and actually rest on the fifth day.

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