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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]

You will likely get one of two things out of this request:

a. an increase in workload, as you've just told your manager you essentially work only 4 days a week
b. your projects will be siphoned off to other folks to other folks and you'll be made redundant

If neither happens, keep quiet and be thankful.

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