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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work for a large private company, working 9-5. I know how lucky I am. But if I could leave an hour earlier every day, I would be so happy and would cheerfully take a pay cut, which would be helpful to our division.  I mentioned this to my manager and she said, "Your health benefits will be affected." Which was a deal-killer for me (single mom with two kids), and she knew it. Worse, it implied that I could do my job in only 35 hours rather than 40, which, um, is true. 
I discussed this with a colleague who said, "That's not true--I'm not even sure it's legal" to threaten health benefits if someone cuts back (is 35 hours considered part-time?) I know someone who has been freelancing/contracting with our company for a long time who would love 5 more hours a week and who does not need health benefits (her husband ensures the family). I mentioned all this to my union rep who said, "I don't know how to deal with that. No one has ever done that kind of job-sharing before." 
Really, in this huge company is what I'm suggesting so outlandish?
Help, help. Thanks.[/quote]

Not outlandish but consider the ramifications: if you are allowed to do so, what would the rationale be for denying others the same sort of flexibility?

Companies and managers do have to consider the implications of these sort of exceptions on employees overall - and the effect on morale of offering selective flexibility.

Besides there are not too many professional positions that offer 9-5 schedules today.[/quote]

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