Job Sharing: How Baby Boomers Benefit
Baby boomers are in a mature phase of their careers,
which often translates into a demanding level of job
responsibilities. That makes weekly time off—such as a
shortened workweek of three days—a crazy proposition
unless...
...job sharing is arranged.
Job sharing is a form of part time work where
two people share the responsibilities of one
full-time position.
Five Advantages of Job Sharing for Baby Boomers
Job sharing offers several pluses as part of a pre-retirement lifestyle.
You can trim your work schedule to 2 to 3 days a week . That's enough
for meaningful engagement at the job plus partial income, yet also lots of
free time each week. Having a job partner to complete the workweek makes it
possible.
Though you work part time, your job position remains full time. This
dispels concerns that your position is at risk of being marginalized if you
go strictly part time, i.e., without a job partner.
You're in a stronger position to negotiate an extended vacation. If
you like to travel, there are probably trip options you're ready to take now
that you didn't have time or money for in earlier stages of your career. Job
sharing allows for longer times away at one stretch because of partial work
coverage by your job partner.
You could retain many coveted employee benefits (think health care
coverage, earned PTO and 401(k) contributions) you wouldn't get as a
contracted employee. It depends on your employer's policy or the job sharing
deal you negotiate (especially where there is no policy).
It's a way of phasing into retirement. You might share your job with
another baby boomer who also wants a transition phase before full
retirement. Or you might set up a job-share with a younger employee, acting
as a mentor or trainer before you make your eventual exit. Expectant or new
parents may especially welcome an invitation to explore the possibility of
sharing your job.
Could Your Job Be Redesigned to Fit Job Sharing?
Virtually any position can be redesigned into a job
sharing arrangement. Including yours.
Give it a try using
this worksheet, or get the worksheet included as part of your
Job
Sharing Proposal Package. Order it today.
“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 $27 that I have spent!” Erika
LaDousa, Hotel Director of Catering, Minneapolis, MN
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