Part-time info source: BTDT? Guides? Etc.

[Anonymous]

Hi - I've recently started working part-time and am looking for a resource for information. I've Googled for blogs and guides but am not finding what I'm looking for. I want experience with setting up a schedule (I had Fridays off, but then Mondays were spent playing catch-up, now I work 5 shorter days), juggling a work load, figuring out if it's better to build time for a lunch (if I work six hours, I must account for 30 minutes for lunch) or work a shorter day, etc. I'm the only one part-time in my office and have no one to turn to. What's out there? TIA!!

[Anonymous]

There's no one way to do this and no guidebook. As the first in your office, you will have to pave the way. That's the good news and the bad news.

[Anonymous]

Not what I wanted to hear! But thank you for responding! And I do understand.

[Anonymous]

Do you have any friends who work PT? I've found them the best resource for what works. My experience is that working shorter days is OK, but having a full day off is nicer, and that if you work fewer days, you want them to be consecutive so you don't lose steam.