Is Job Sharing Right for Me? The Case for Job Sharing
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13. Still on the fence about creating a job share arrangement? Here are all of the reasons why it might be the best decision you could make for your career and life.
Just picture this: powering down every Wednesday (your new FriYAY! ) and never again logging on into the wee hours, saying goodbye to the guilt of putting work first or family first, once and for all. Or what about achieving better results leveraging two minds in one job than you ever could be solo, and nurturing a supportive relationship with a partner who’s got your back in work and life? Now, picture yourself doing all of this while having the freedom and flexibility to live life on your terms. This, my friends, is the rewarding life of job sharing.
Here's a glance at this episode:
- [1:28 ] Back-to-school whiplash and first-day of school reflections from a mushy mom
- [5:46 ] The four types of people who can really benefit from job sharing
- [10:00] The often overlooked fifth type of people who job sharing can not only be life-changing for, but life saving
- [10:31] 6 reasons job sharing is life changing
- [10:57]The peace of mind benefits no other flexible work practice can deliver
- [11:57] Why job sharing releases you of guilt at work AND at home
- [12:33 ] How professionals level up together sharing roles
- [13:48 ] Why job sharing sets clear boundaries respected by coworkers
- [14:44] The most rewarding secret benefit of job sharing
- [17:20 ] How job sharing means not only sharing the load at work but halving your unpaid labor, including the mental load, with your parenting partner.
Listen in because the time to make your next bold move for your career and life is now! Your job share is just waiting to transform your life
Links Mentioned:
- GRAB YOUR SPOT FOR JUST $27!! Doors are Open for Jobshare Jumpstart: A LIVE Job Share Creation Bootcamp
- GRAB MY GUIDE: The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing: The Step-by-Step Blueprint to Creating a Successful Job Share.
- DM me on Instagram @workmuse
- DM me on LinkedIn
- workmuse.com
Episode Website: workmuse.com/13
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