Return to Work After Maternity Leave with a
Flex
Schedule
How can you spend more time with your new baby and still keep your career and
income? Follow the example of these new moms who returned to a flexible
work arrangement using a WorkOptions Proposal Package.
Karen Montagne won approval of a part-time work schedule of four days
a week:
I've known for a while now that I've wanted to
approach my boss about a 4-day work week after my return from maternity
leave but didn't feel I knew where to begin with my approach. Your
website is a great resource...[later]...my proposal was accepted...your
website and proposal package were a huge help.
Karen Montagne
Vice President
U.S.-Russia Business Council
Washington, D.C.
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Part-time Proposal Package today or
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Angie McDonald got what she wanted—approval of a compressed workweek,
a full-time flexible work arrangement:
 I just had my first baby and before I left on maternity leave, I
requested a compressed workweek. I was told no and that it wouldn't work.
While on leave I came across your website and the [Compressed Workweek Proposal
Package]. I hesitated...[and] was somewhat skeptical. [Then], I decided
it was worth the risk.
I...emailed it to my boss yesterday morning. By 3pm, she called me to tell me
I have her approval to work 4 days per week when I return from maternity
leave. I want people to know that it is well worth the price. Thank you.
Angie McDonald,
Wichita, KS
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Compressed Workweek Proposal Package today or
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Erika LaDousa got past a prior “no” to get job sharing
approved.
I was coming off maternity leave and dreading putting my daughter in full-time
day care. My company had shot down job sharing once before, but I used your
proposal and presented it again. This time, they went for it! To quote one of my
bosses, “Your proposal was extremely well done. It showed a depth of
professionalism that caught my attention.” This was the BEST $29
that I have spent!
Erika LaDousa,
Hotel Director of Catering, Minneapolis
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Sharing Proposal Package today or
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Natasha Colonero successfully combined telecommuting and part-time
hours:
I didn't want to miss any of my son's milestones...I purchased your
proposal package and was brought back [from maternity leave] on a reduced
schedule of 20 hours, 15 from home!...Without the use of such a user-friendly
template and written advice, I don't think I could have been granted such a
flexible arrangement tailored to my family's needs.
Natasha Colonero
Accounting Department
Abbott Bioresearch
Shrewsbury, MA
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Telecommuting + Part-time Proposal Package today or
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Amanda Nerone secured a telecommuting arrangement at her job while
keeping her full-time hours:
 I had been researching to write my own proposal and came across your offer [of
the flexible work Proposal Package]. My bosses were impressed. They
accepted my proposal to work half-day from home and half-day at the office
every day. I just got back from maternity leave...thank you so much!
Amanda Nerone
Branch Manager
Springfield, IL
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Telecommuting Proposal Package now.
Jenna Patrick is thrilled with her job sharing arrangement:
 As my
maternity leave started to wind down and the thought of
returning to work full-time loomed, I started to dream of the possibility of
having more time to devote to being a wife and mother, although not really ready
to completely leave the career that I had worked so hard to achieve.
I came across your
Job Sharing Proposal Package and downloaded it
out of curiosity. Well, I prepared my proposal using your template as a guide
and made my pitch. And I got a ‘yes’ within 10 minutes from my boss!
I can't even begin to tell you how much this means to me. Thank you for showing
me that my dream was possible!
Jenna Patrick
Communications Coordinator
(Pulp and Paper Industry)
Courtenay, British Columbia
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Sharing Proposal Package today.
Both Angela Hunt and Tina Hinzman got the reduced hours schedule they wanted using
the Part-time Proposal Package.
...The Human Resource Manager said she was so impressed with my [reduced hours]
proposal and how professional it was. She and my boss approved it...I
am so excited to be able to spend that extra time with my baby.
Angela Hunt
Advertising Sales Rep (publishing)
Kansas City, MO
 After my second child was born,
I wanted desperately to go back on to a
reduced work week schedule, but I didn't know where to begin. I searched the
Internet and found the Proposal Package. I spent a few hours working
on it; the template made it so easy! I can not imagine trying to create a
proposal and thank goodness I didn't have to.
I work in a very large company and reduced work weeks are not part of our
world. I was so nervous, but I knew that with the support and backup I got
from your template, I was completely prepared for whatever they would ask me.
And I was. They were so impressed; I received several compliments on
the proposal.
I am now working three days a week and I am loving it.
Thank you!
Thank you! Thank you! You gave me the tools I needed, the confidence to
present it, and now I have a balanced personal and professional life.
Tina Hinzman
Senior Work Process Tools Trainer
Ellicott City, MD
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Part-time Proposal Package today.
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Kate pitched her part-time proposal a few weeks
before her maternity leave was up and got what she wanted:
I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! My professional proposal sealed the
deal; honestly, my boss said she would not have even considered it had I not
put together such a wonderful presentation. Thank you.
Kate Ross,
Field Marketing Manager,
Orinda, CA
Heidi waited until after her baby was born and got what she want.
I had been procrastinating and didn't know where to start the proposal.
I
didn't have much time with a newborn around. It worked! I will be working 3
days per week.
Heidi Partlowe
Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator
Chandler, AZ
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Part-time Proposal Package today.
Kristen was able to shorten her workweek.
The proposal worked! My boss agreed to let me work a three-day work week (much
to my surprise). Now I'll be able to spend more time at home with my new baby
daughter, even as my maternity leave ends. I don't think that things would
have turned out the way they did if it weren't for your part-time proposal
package. Thank you so much.
Kristen Jones
Senior Business Systems Analyst (financial industry)
Franklin, Massachusetts
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Part-time Proposal Package today
Laurie pioneered job sharing at her workplace.
I found WorkOptions.com while on maternity leave and found it invaluable in
proposing job sharing to my company since they had never done anything like
that. I was able to make a strong case, all the details have been approved and
I've started job sharing, allowing more time during the week with my infant
daughter. I am excited that my employer saw the value in the proposal
[package] and words cannot describe how much I appreciate your site providing me
the tools to make that happen.
Laurie Fleck
Sales Representative (pharmaceuticals)
Atlanta, George
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Job Sharing Proposal Package today.
Mia used the Proposal Package to change her boss's mind about working part-time.
Before I went on maternity leave, I requested a reduced work schedule.
The response was “we'll think about it”. I asked again during my
maternity leave and got a flat out “no”.
I was back to work full-time and struggling when a couple of coworkers
recommended your product. I tried the proposal template and
got a yes. Now I have two full days to spend with my baby and in my
household and personal duties. I can finally get some rest and it's because
your product helped me structure my request into something less nebulous
than “can I work part time?”
THANK YOU! I'll definitely refer people to your product so that they too can
achieve a better work-life balance. Excellent tool!
Mia Grisby
Sales Support Representative
Portland, Oregon
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Part-time Proposal Package today.
Carrie found using the Proposal Package made the difference in a post-maternity leave
schedule change.
My boss has approved my request for a four-day work schedule when I return
from maternity leave. And I'm able to retain my health benefits for the family
and continue contributing to my 401k.
My only regret is that I didn't purchase the proposal when I was pregnant
with my first daughter back in 2004. I had requested a similar schedule back
then, but it wasn't nearly as professional nor taken seriously.
[With the WorkOptions Proposal Package], I love the way I was able to break down every aspect of my
request and my boss was more than impressed! I highly recommend your proposals to anyone; money well spent!
Carrie Lane
Account Executive (large independent insurance agency)
Santa Cruz, California
Dianne wanted part-time hours through job sharing and got it.
After I had my baby , I knew I would be happier returning to work on a
part time basis. So I downloaded your [Job Sharing Proposal Package]. It
was easy to use and looked so professional. The proposal was accepted. I
would highly recommend the template...It worked for me—this is the first
position to be shared here!
Dianne S. Hull
Assistant Director of Career Development
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
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