Jobshare Revolution: Flexible Work for Work-Life Balance
What if you could eliminate the guilt of putting family or work first, the overwhelm of all the things, and the stress of disintegrating boundaries—while breaking the glass ceiling in whatever shoes you choose?
Job sharing is a partnership between two people to share the responsibilities of one full-time position. Whether you’re looking to work differently for true work-life balance or an employer looking to retain and recruit diverse talent, you’re in the right place.
Melissa Nicholson, former corporate job sharer turned founder of Work Muse the first U.S. job share company, breaks down how job sharing works with actionable advice and expert interviews with professionals who’ve leveled up in their careers by sharing roles to navigate career transition and take the reigns of their careers and lives.
Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to discover how the best-kept flexible work secret can be your game-changer. Whether you’re an employer, parent, caring for aging parents, near retirement, pursuing a side hustle or advanced degree, or simply want a life not bound by your job, each episode is designed to help you take action to reap the massive benefits of job sharing. Settle in and join our community of go-getters ready to live life + slay work! You're officially part of the job share revolution!
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Jobshare Revolution: Flexible Work for Work-Life Balance
Myth Busting Edition: Job Share Partner Search Made Simple (The 5-Step Process That Works)
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Finding your ideal job share partner is easier than you think—here's exactly how to do it.
"How do I find a job share partner?" It's the first question people ask me after learning about job sharing, and I totally get it. You're looking for someone to share your job, your responsibilities, and in many ways, your professional life. It can feel overwhelming.
But here's what I've learned after job sharing with four different partners over nine years: finding your perfect partner is more like spotting a VW bug than finding a needle in a haystack. Once you know what to look for, you'll see potential partners everywhere.
Today, I'm sharing my proven 5-step process for finding your job share partner, plus exactly who they need to be (and who they don't need to be) for a successful partnership.
In Episode 49, you'll learn:
- Why there's no "perfect" partner and what to actually look for instead
- The 6 things your partner does NOT need to be (this might surprise you!)
- Why partnering with someone different from you often leads to better results
- My 5-step process for finding and vetting Ideal Partner Candidates
- How to approach potential partners and have those important conversations
- Why selecting your partner gives you incredible momentum toward your job share
Here's the truth: Would-be job sharers are all around you who would jump at the opportunity to work half the week while slaying work with you—if only they knew job sharing existed. Finding the Amy Poehler to your Tina Fey is closer than you think. 👯
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Myth Busting Edition Series: Ep 48: Your job CAN be shared 🙌🙌
- Join Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work Facebook Community ✅
- Grab The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing ✅
- DM me: Melissa Nicholson LinkedIn
Episode Website: workmuse.com/49
Transcript here
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