When I started writing this series, I was mainly focused on my reasons for transitioning to part-time work, which were personal, not professional. I was surprised, then (but delighted!), by your many wonderful questions about the work side of this transition, and so it was an easy decision to dive into this angle with an extra post. (We’ll look at how I’m spending my Fridays in the fourth and final post.) Let’s take your questions… Part One: Background on my work history and some reasons (or not) for shortening my work weekPart Two: Why we chose me over my husband to make this change, why we chose going part-time over other solutions, and the financial impactPart Four: What my days off have actually looked like (so far) Annie’s first visit to the Cultivate office earlier this year Was your decision influenced by Cultivate’s acquisition? Those of you who have followed closely may be aware that Cultivate was acquired in June of this year. My decision to go part-time was not in response to the acquisition, but it did put a point on the process. After I went back to work following my maternity leave in late fall 2021, the squeeze at home became more and more apparent. By the spring, I knew going part-time was the right decision, and I was eager to confirm my new schedule before the acquisition closed, knowing that negotiating with a brand-new boss could be far more challenging. The new owners agreed to my hours as part of my signing on to their company despite not having many part-time employees, for which I am grateful. How did you negotiate this arrangement with your boss? I remember so clearly the first time I broached the idea of reducing my hours – I was standing in my