How to Ask Your Boss For Part-Time Hours
June 11, 2007
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Many employees today wish that they could cut back on their hours. The need for a change could be due to family reasons or just a change of scenery. If your family is in agreement, don’t be afraid to approach your boss and have a chat.
Cutting back on hours in the office means that someone else will have to do the work that you are not able to do. Your job position has to be one that can easily accommodate a shift in work schedules. If your office is already overworked, you will need a convincing argument to get your boss to give the idea a go.
An employee that is late for work, over the time limit at lunch, or leaves early will not be a candidate for special privileges. Your work ethic says a lot about you as a person. Someone who is viewed as reliable, trustworthy, and responsible is an asset to the company.
Do your homework. The first question your boss may ask is, “Who is supposed to take up the slack when you cut your hours back?” Have an answer ready for him/her.
Come up with a business proposal. Free templates are available online to give you an idea of what you need to include. Clearly define your intentions-to cut back on hours and go part-time. For most companies, part-time status is less than thirty-two hours a week. If your intention is to cut a whole day from your schedule, decide how you can best manage this and include it in your proposal.
Look for statistics that demonstrate your point of view. Workers may work harder if they work longer hours. This could be an argument for working ten hour days instead of the standard eight.
Include a record of your work performance since you came to the company. If you are consistently turning out more work each day than is expected, this shows that you manage your time well. This is also an asset in your favor.
Even with all of your ducks in a row, the process from idea to reality could take a while. Don’t fret. When the time comes to sit down with your boss, state your case and present your supporting proposal. Let your work speak for itself. If push comes to shove, you may need to take a position with another company.
Asking your boss for changes is never easy. As long as you do your homework, you have nothing to fear on your part. Understand that your request may not be granted overnight, but as long as you try, there is always a chance.
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