Comments on: How I Got a Raise By Reducing My Hours (And You Could, Too)

By: The Four-Day Cure for Boomer Burn-Out

The Four-Day Cure for Boomer Burn-Out — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:18:23 +0000

[...] for it. Sometimes it’s that straightforward, if you’re well-positioned to make such a request. You could adapt the strategy I used. (The hours I describe aren’t a match, but the 20% figure [...]

By: Pat Katepoo

Pat Katepoo — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:58:21 +0000

Wow, Val. Given your training, experience plus tenure with the company, you are well-positioned to ASK for more than the usual pro-ration. Recognize that what you want needs to a piece of your part-time proposal negotiation. “No change” in salary is your ideal outcome; you can start with that as your ambitious goal, which sets the bar high for negotiating from there. You may get something similar to my experience (above). Not bad. In the COMPENSATION section of my Part-time Proposal Package, you can input something like this: “I propose that in lieu of a 2012 pay increase, that there be no salary pro-ration in line with this request.” Of course, this will likely be challenged because any pay increase would NOT be 20%, at which point you can address any non-existing or paltry percentage pay increases that characterized the last few recessionary years and that this helps play catch up. If your salary is below market value for your position and experience (do the research), you can use that documentation and show how they can make up the difference without cost by giving you time. Otherwise, you position part of the increase as recognition for your long and productive years of service. These points are all part of the negotiation process which you’ll want to be well-prepared before presenting your proposal. Go for it! That would make a nice birthday present. Best, Pat Katepoo

By: Valencia Warner

Valencia Warner — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:31:23 +0000

I am a 61 year old female with over 40 years of experience in the business of dentistry. I work as the Collections Manager and Provider Credentialing Specialist for a Group Dental Practice. I hold a BS in Business Administration and a MA in Leadership and Orgnational Management. I would like to cut back my hours to a 32 day work week. I have been with this organization for over 20 years. I will be 62 on 11/06 and to be honest; I really need a day off! I want my salary to remain the same. I would like some verbage for that request or an example letter, or anything you can do to help me! Thanks a Million! Val