TAPP Blog

We asked working mother, Ariane to tell us about the arrangement she has made with her company to work part-time and how it has impacted her life.

As the writers on this blog have acknowledged, our reasons for working part-time are numerous. Many part-time employees are parents who wish to have more time to devote to their families. Others work part-time because they want the flexibility to pursue other interests. And many work part-time simply because they’ve yet to find ideal full-time employment.

For much of my working life, I have been a part-time employee, a practice that I continue to this day (though I am no longer employed by anyone but myself!). And at one time or another, every one of the above reasons for working part-time has been true for me.

As more and more companies are reducing office space, it is important to take the time to think about what you would do if you were offered a job working from home.

Some people might quickly say, “I want to work from home!” The idea of having more flexibility and coming and going as you please may sway that decision. However, be careful to think about the long term: Does it make sense for you and the success of your career?

Growing up Catholic and attending Catholic school for 12 years, I always attended Church on Easter Sunday. I always got a pretty new dress and new shoes. Up until I was a teenager I always wore a hat and gloves too. I have to say, even as an adult, I look forward to seeing how the little girls are dressed (especially the girls, since I have a boy) almost as much as I look forward to the red carpet at the Oscars. I was a little disappointed this Easter. Don’t get me wrong, there were some adorable outfits, but I saw some of the young boys in shorts, sneakers, and some of the girls had dresses above the knee.