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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, it's really hard to give meaningful advice not knowing your field, experience, etc. But just to counter some of the people who say it can't be done, I'm working as a freelancer, doing my old job (mostly editing, some conference planning work). I choose my hours and can do most of what I do from home. I think the #1 thing you need to do is ask about part-time/telework options within your company. If they don't even know this option is on the table, they won't think of offering it to you. Speak up about the things you want/value. It just might happen that your company (or a company in a similar field) is looking for what you have to offer on the terms you can offer them. Anyway, don't just assume. I know a lot of women in the same boat as you! (and I!)[/quote]

[b]Do you mind if I ask how you find work?  [/b]This is exactly my field (editing and conf planning), I have 10+ years of experience and a CMP, and would love to go freelance/part time.  But I have no idea even where to start looking.  I am already part time but have actually had to increase my hours and face time this year due to management pressure, so I can't cut back further with my current employer.[/quote]

I'm in a different field, marketing research, but I also switched to freelancing when I had my first DC. I got work from 1) My former employers, both the one I just left and ones before that 2) Former colleagues who'd left to start their own businesses or went to other places 3) vendors I'd worked with in the past.  To be successful freelancing IMO, you need to have kept in contact with people you've worked with and be comfortable reaching out to tell them you are available and following up with them.

After freelancing for 7 years I had no trouble moving into a FT position in my industry with family-friendly hours, a regular telecommuting day, and the ability to WAH when ever I need to for kid/house issues.  [/quote]

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