UPDATED in 1st post....How would you approach your boss about this?

[khalloc]

My only problem is that this is only the 2nd week I have done this. We were all off the first week of July and last Friday was the first week where I took Friday off as a vacation day. I do think I will ask soon though.

[twowhat?]

i recommend asking now, but starting the discussion about feedback and sharing about your current arrangement -- sort of a mid-point review. Something along the lines of: "boss, I wanted to get your feedback on my productivity and performance with my reduced schedule. As you know, I've been taking one day off per week for x weeks and I feel that I have still been able to complete my work and fulfill my obligations and I'd like to get your input as I would like to propose a go-forward arrangement for an alternate work schedule -- I'm not proposing to continue the one-day off per week, but possibly a reduced daily schedule that results in the same total hours I'm currently working, but before I formally request that as I said, I'd like to get your feedback on my performance and ability to complete my work." Then listen to feedback/comments and ask for what you want.

This is perfect. Next time I need to negotiate something at work, I'm asking you!!

[khalloc]

bumping up with an update

[123LuckyMom]

Hooray!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad it worked out!

[Philly Mom]

Awesome update! The best of everything in there. Continued good thoughts that it all works out!

[khalloc]

I got even more info now. My manager talked to HR. They would basically convert my current pay to a rate/hour. And multiply that by the hours I would work to get my new salary. I can still contribute to my 403b plan and get the 200% matching that my workplace offers. I'd still get sick/personal/vacation time but it would be pro-rated (which is what I expected). But it pretty much evens out since my work day would be less so its basically the same amount of days pretty much. I would lose my health, dental, life insurance and wellness benefit($300/year) though. Which is what I expected and I get my health and dental thru my husband now anyways so I dont use those benefits currently.

[JustMe]

Awesome, congratulations!

[Twin Mom]

Congrats on your new reduced work schedule. I'm sure you are going to love it! Most employers use 30 hours per week as the minimum hours to be considered full-time so if you are still working 30 hours that's a bummer that you aren't benefits eligible. At least everything else is the same based on the reduced schedule.

[Momit]

Great update! Glad it turned out so well.

[Tondi G]

Congrats! So glad he was open to the idea and hope that hours and benefits work out in your favor!