Second kid coming in 2 months and I'm trying to figure out if I should ask my company about doing 4 tens instead of 5 eights. Trying not to tank my career but also don't want to miss everything. Anyone done this successfully? What did your employer say?
Congrats on baby number two man! Asking is the right move. The newborn phase is brutal and having some flexibility will make a huge difference for you and your family. I wish I'd asked earlier with my kids.
Do it. Two months is the time to have this conversation so they can plan accordingly. The first few months with a new baby are chaotic and you'll want every bit of flexibility you can get. Your manager might surprise you.
I did 4 tens when my second was born and it saved me. One extra day home with the family hit different than trying to squeeze everything into evenings. Your company might surprise you.
That's a solid question to ask. Most employers get it these days, especially with a newborn coming. You won't know till you ask.
With three kids, I know that second baby phase is no joke. A flexible schedule isn't tanking your career, it's keeping you sane. Worth having the conversation.
Just ask. Honestly a lot of companies are cool with this stuff now. They'd rather have you flexible and happy than burnt out trying to do everything.
This is huge with two kids. If you can make it work financially, do it. Those first couple months are crazy and you'll want to actually be present instead of stressed about work.
I did this when my second was born and honestly best decision I made. 4 days a week in office, one day remote. Saves me the commute on my heavy parenting days. Talk to your company, the worst they say is no.
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Absolutely ask for it. I did the same thing when my second was born and my company was way more flexible than I expected. Worst they can say is no, but a lot of employers are getting better about this stuff. Even if they can't do full flexible schedule, maybe negotiate a couple work-from-home days a week.