For parents who work part time - what's your job?

[remembertobreathe]

Am just curious for those who work part time, what's your profession?

I keep thinking that full time is the only way to go.. I used to work in Government and part time jobs in my sector were quite rare. I'm fairly confident I can gain another position, but am worried about availability in other sectors that I will be applying for, considering i am not returning to my old job.

Thanks :)

[SpecialPatrolGroup]

I work for a community organisation as an information officer 2 days a week, I present education sessions in the community, talk to people on the phone, produce a newsletter and do some general admin.

Good luck finding something!

[Izy]

private health insurance. I work on the phones as an oracle for staff. Only got part time under maternity leave, otherwise it's full time always

[zephani]

Education

[pinkprincess_84]

Swimming instructor at the local swim school.. It's great as they have a crèche so I can have my DD's there with me! :)

[singa06]

Teacher. I work 0.6 over 3 days. I only have to share one class with another teacher. Most part-timers at my work are 0.8 which is over 4 days, but I refused to go back 4 days. :no:

[halloweendee]

hospitality lecturer (tafe).

have you thought about job sharing? i know a lot of bigger employers and some gvt depts are happy to do that.

[mytwowilldo]

Government sector, 3 days a week. I find they are very supportive of part time work for family reasons. It is a similar role to what I did prior to kids, I just said I wanted to do it part time. Good luck.

[TurnedBatty]

After school care in disability sector

[MrJones&Me]

When I go on maternity leave:

I work in Govt admin - so I can return to work part time until the child is at school.

[JaneDoe]

Nurse

Obviously that's a bit hard to do sans qualification

Some of my friends with no qualifications work admin and retail type roles.

I think govt. are generally quite supportive of part time, were you not perm to have right of return to your position? I wouldn't give up on something similar to your previous role.

[FearlessLeader]

local government (librarian) 3 days a week. My work is super family friendly, there are loads of people working pt or flexi hours, and lots of people who are able to take extra leave for school hols by basically getting paid 48 weeks over 52 weeks, if that makes sense. So they get an extra 4 weeks leave a year. It's not only in the policies, but in the work culture here. No-one bats an eyelid if someone has to cover me if i have to go and collect my sick kid from day care. It's wonderful, i highly recommend local goverment, most (AFAIK) are similar to mine.

[xkwzit]

I'm an engineer, working in the private sector for both consulting and operating companies. I've worked 20 hours / week, 3 days a week and have now just gone to 4 days / week. Every company I've worked for has been extremely accommodating of my desire to work part time (and I've worked for five different companies since becoming a mum). You never know until you ask.

Cheers

[MsMummy]

I'm a solicitor in the private sector, and work 3 days a week.

I think it's easier to go ft to pt in a job you already have.

I cut down from 4 to 3 days this year, and I had to fight for that, as my employer wasn't keen.

I changed jobs after my son was born, and it was definitely harder to find pt work.

[AndrewTheEmu]

Restaurant manager (3 days&nights a week)

[hansmum]

I work in long day care 3 days a week . I take my DD with me 2 days a week. She loves the interaction and I still get to see her while Im working. Best of both worlds

[Lil Flower]

Tupperware. I'm currently earning $500-$600 per week, working around 12 hours per week.

[august]

I work in long day care 3 days a week . I take my DD with me 2 days a week. She loves the interaction and I still get to see her while Im working. Best of both worlds

Does your daughter get to stay in the same room as you?
Do you have to pay for her to there too ?

[poppyseed]

I work 3days/wk as a youth worker for a NGO. I was ft before Bub and I explained to the CEO my intentions when I return and he was very accommodating (still is).
When I was looking around I wld ring people with jobs advertised and ask if they were willing to allow someone pt and most said yes :)
Like PP said, u never know if u don't ask :)

[Cheerilee]

I work 3 days a week for an assistance company in the pre existing medical conditions department. I started 3 days then did 5 days and now back to 3. My contract is for 3 :yes: They have been great with all the crap that has been going on this year. I only started 5 months ago or something.

[Hamilicious]

So technically I'm not a parent yet and I'm still working full time, but I will return to work 3 days a week once bub goes into childcare. I'm a public servant, working for a government department in Canberra (in an office). My work is very supportive of part timers and it doesn't seem to affect career progression. DH will also go part time - he is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, working in theatre. He currently works four days a week as it is, but works four long days so is still full time. He might stick with that or go down to three long days... we just have to work out what will be best for us.

[joalisha]

Chef, I work 2 days a week! My 3yo dd goes to daycare, my 1yo goes to grandma's! I enjoy having that adult interaction! Works 4 us!

[sweetsugardumplin']

Education - I teach three days a week ;)

[DailyDiversion]

I'm a lawyer in the public sector. Like some other posters have stated, most government departments are supportive of maternity leave and part-time work arrangements.

I job share and work 3 days a week, initially I did 2 days when I first went back to work after having DD.

I had 12 months mat leave (I could have taken up to 2 years). I am also entitled to remain part-time until my youngest child is school age without losing my full-time substantive position. After that it is discretionary and there are a number of women at work who have remained part-time even after all their children are at school,most of those women job-share.

For a time I also did some part-time tutoring at uni (one morning a week) and I also did extra marking which I could do at home, this worked out well when DD was younger.

[sunnymummy]

Government sector, 3 days a week. I find they are very supportive of part time work for family reasons. It is a similar role to what I did prior to kids, I just said I wanted to do it part time. Good luck.


I am the same. My dept is great.

[sunnyflower]

nurse

[LifeInShadesOfGrey]

I was working 40hrs per week (as the norm for me for years). I am 35 weeks pregnant and now have to finish my employment term before maternity leave as part time due to a difficult pregnancy. I work in transport. I am actually throughly enjoying part time as I am an artist and a photographer.

I am looking forward to expanding that, and growing that next year and would ideally like to phase out working for someone else completely.

So will enjoy part time for a while =D

[Amara]

Sales coordinator. My last job was admin. Both roles were.are three days a week. Part time jobs that don't include nights and weekends are very rare indeed these days.

[Cromo]

I work in retail. I've found it to be somewhat flexible, except over busy periods like Christmas.
I went back to my job in retail after the birth of DD. I was only part-time, 3 days per week. I was there about 3 months then resigned.
I went back after DS was born. I was full-time, 5 days a week. I resigned at the end of January, as my days changed (from Wednesday - Sunday to Tuesday - Saturday) and I couldn't pick up the extra day in childcare.

I went for a job interview last Tuesday (another retail job, why do I keep doing this to myself lol) and got the call on Friday to say I had the job :smiliedance:
The position is casual, but set days. Wednesdays and Fridays with every 2nd weekend. Worked out well because DD & DS are in childcare both them days and DH is home every 3rd weekend (they said that was fine)

I have been a SAHM on and off for the last 2 years. DH and I are ttc #3. I will keep working until I'm pregnant and ready to finish up. Then I will stop working for a while and concentrate on the kids and uni.

[KatiesMum]

I am an accountant.

My work (from pre-baby) are super, super flexible, and I currently work school hours 3-4 days per week (depending on work and my choice :p)

[october]

Casual teacher

[kezanazz]

When I go on maternity leave:

I work in Govt - so I can return to work part time until the child is at school.
this.
As part of my return from maternity leave I chose to do 0.8 until my daughter is at school.
I am. Scientist for the government

[TinyStar]

I work in engineering consultancy, I do 5 days a week limited hours and it works for me.:highfive: I consider myself very lucky that I get to go to a job I love every day plus I still get to spend the afternoon with my kids, best of both worlds.

[duckduckgoose]

I will go back part time in November and I work for the health department. My job is full time but I will work part time until all my kids are at school.

[Onion]

I'm a pharmacy assistant, permanent part time and have been doing 4 x 5 hour days for as long as I have been working there. I started with no qualifications or experience and have been trained on the job.

I have 2 days of work left until I take paid parental leave, then I plan to go back to work 2-3 days a week once bub is 6 months old. Depending how we go, I hope to get back to my 4x 5hrs (20 hours) a week.

[doglover]

personal assistant for a non government company. I work 3 days a week (was full time before I had children)

[RaryGirl]

I work 0.6 over 3 days in healthcare. I applied for the advertised part-time job ... went into this area as a new employee and my Manager is very understanding of my family committments.

[happygrl]

I'm doing the bookkeeping for the company I worked at when I was pregnant.

It works out to be approx a day a week, normally done when DS is napping, often in 15 min increments. They are very understanding

[bumMum]

Home care. Moving into community/youth work soon also part time

[FloatingFairy]

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[the girls mum]

Sales Support - been with the company for 7 years. THEY ROCK.

Work Mon, Tues, Thurs - 9 to 5 - casual rates.

Will take a year off maternity when bub comes.

Then back to casual.

Once kiddlets are in school I can work weekdays but school hours so its perfect! :smiliedance:

[SuPeRsTaRrR]

Reception for a physio- work 2 mornings and 1 afternoon/evening!

[grumpybump]

I'm a high school english teacher but have decided not to return to teaching until DS is in school...even at part time you still have to go in every day so it's not ideal.

Instead, I'm working 15-20 hours a week coordinating the education program of a not for profit group. I work two days (15 hrs) from home while DS is looked after by my parents and then can work extra time in the evening or during his sleeps. Casual pay and it's all very flexible...if DS is ill or I just don't feel like working I'll swap my days around and don't have to run it by anyone.

Perfect job for a mum but I do really miss the interaction with colleagues.

[singa06]

[QUOTE=grumpybump;6003982]I'm a high school english teacher but have decided not to return to teaching until DS is in school...even at part time you still have to go in every day so it's not ideal.

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Hi, just wondering why you would still have to go in everyday? I am 0.6 (not English though) and know of English teachers that are 0.6/0.8 and stay home on their days off. (During the busy time, corrections and reports can be taken home). I get around 3hrs free time at 0.6 and around 4.5hrs free time if 0.8 to do planning, corrections etc.

[singlemumma82]

I work in building adminitration/purchasing officer.

Even before I landed this position I have never worked full time hours since having DD, I simply tell my prospective employees that I am not available at certain hours and they have never had a problem.

[grumpybump]

[QUOTE=grumpybump;6003982]I'm a high school english teacher but have decided not to return to teaching until DS is in school...even at part time you still have to go in every day so it's not ideal.

QUOTE]

Hi, just wondering why you would still have to go in everyday? I am 0.6 (not English though) and know of English teachers that are 0.6/0.8 and stay home on their days off. (During the busy time, corrections and reports can be taken home). I get around 3hrs free time at 0.6 and around 4.5hrs free time if 0.8 to do planning, corrections etc.

Hi Singa, If I was working 0.6 I'd have 3 classes - upper school students have an English lesson everyday so would have to go in every day to teach them, even if it was just a couple of hours' work. Even if I only had lower school classes - who have 4 lessons a week - the chances of having 3 classes who all had their one non-English day on the same day would be pretty low.

[Livvey]

Before babies, i was a full time department manager. Between DS1 and DS2 i did a job share position 3 days a week (24-30 hours), still in department management. Now i work part time as a retail assistant at the same place, only doing 10 -15 hours a week at the moment, over 2 or 3 evenings a week.

[naget]

I'm another Education - I work 2 days a week.

[singa06]

[QUOTE=singa06;6004225]

Hi Singa, If I was working 0.6 I'd have 3 classes - upper school students have an English lesson everyday so would have to go in every day to teach them, even if it was just a couple of hours' work. Even if I only had lower school classes - who have 4 lessons a week - the chances of having 3 classes who all had their one non-English day on the same day would be pretty low.

Ok, most of our core teachers are 0.8 for that reason, they have to be in at least 4 days. I couldn't teach yr 11 HHD because I wanted to be 0.6. Lucky for me I teach an elective subject, so see my students either once per week for a double period or twice a week. I have to share one class, but it works out ok. (I take prac another teacher takes the theory).