How can you spend more time with your new baby after your maternity leave ends?

Follow the example of these new moms who returned to work with a flexible work arrangement using Flex Success Proposal Template.

Natasha Colonero successfully combined telecommuting and part-time hours:

I didn't want to miss any of my son's milestones...I purchased Flex Success 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

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--thanks.

And the following month:

Dear Pat...my proposal was accepted...your website and Flex Success plan were a huge help.

Karen Montagne
Vice President
U.S.-Russia Business Council
Washington, D.C.

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 [Flex Success] blueprint. 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

Read more about the Compressed Workweek Proposal Template.

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 Flex Success]. My bosses were impressed, to say the least. 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

Read more about the Telecommuting Proposal Template.

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 Flex Success proposal 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

Read more about the Job Sharing Proposal Template.

Angela Hunt and Tina Hinzman got the part-time schedule they wanted using Flex Success Proposal Template.

...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 Flex Success template. 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 back to work 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

Read more about the Part-time Proposal Template.

Can’t get enough post-maternity leave success stories? Here are several more. You could be telling me yours next!

Kate pitched her Part-time Flex Success 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

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 [Flex Success] proposal template. Thank you so much.

Kristen Jones
Senior Business Systems Analyst (financial industry)
Franklin, Massachusetts

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 [Flex Success] proposal 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

Mia used Flex Success 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 [Flex Success]. 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

Carrie found using Flex Success 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 Flex Success], 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 Flex Success] template. 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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