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[quote=Anonymous]My current job isn't working for me anymore now that I have two kids to shuttle to doctors' appointments, want to be able to attend occasional school events, and need to use most of my vacation time to cover their many sick days and days off from school.  My supervisor is willing to work with me to possibly make some changes so that I can find a better balance in this job.  I have to be at the office 9-5, no telework (even though the job could be done at home), no flexibility on the hours (i.e., I often stay late, come in early, or do work in the evenings or weekends from home, yet have to use vacation time if I'm out between 9-5), not enough vacation time (12 days per year, which includes sick and personal days)...

A few options I'm considering to propose to my supervisor (or possible a combination of the following):

Telework one day a week (allowing me to throw in some laundry, save my commute time, be home for repair people) 
Negotiate more vacation time (with less of a raise this year)
Drop to a reduced schedule and salary (75 or 80% so off one day a week)
Flexibility on my hours as long as I log the required hours per week (I'm in a billable hour field, so easy to hold me accountable-- so if I need to come in late to cover a doctor's appointment, I can make up the time in the evening or over the weekend)

For those of you who have flexibility in your job and/or feel like you have a good work/life balance, what helps?  Or, is this just standard and everyone else finds a way to make do?  (And, if so, share your tips!)[/quote]

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