Chapter 17 Making It Work Day to Day

Making your family-friendly arrangement work requires an ongoing effort. The option to work an alternate schedule represents a benefit, not an entitlement. You should treat the arrangement with respect and make sure you don’t take advantage of the opportunity. Unless you have a signed contract with company, the company has no obligation to continue to support your alternate work arrangement. With that in mind, you can take steps to make sure your arrangement succeeds.

Making Your Family-Friendly Work a Success

k2 Be firm, but flexible.

Communicate effectively.

Take control of your time.

Work together.

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