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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am currently " proving myself" in a FT job right now and still don't think I could get what you are looking for either. It is not a flexible work culture out there for the majority of workplaces still.
I think the only way to make it happen somewhat is to go the consulting route and find some clients with small projects to keep you busy and allow you to make some money but work at your own pace and schedule as you please. I'm tempted by this idea myself. 
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The "trick" is to be able to walk away from the job. If you can't afford to, maybe line something else up and use that to negotiate PT. I don't understand why more companies aren't on board with this because they can cut all of your benefits but still make the same amount of money off of you.[/quote]

Yep. I'm the PP who did that--walked away to consult & work PT. I had a few months' reserve, a desire to leave the "rat race" and a unique skill set I knew people would pay for. This allowed me to negotiate meaningful part time work at a decent salary. I talk about my family commitments, desire for flexibility, and my "get the job done" attitude, as well as my dislike of "butt in chair" culture all the time, and, it definitely hasn't hurt me. [/quote]

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