My daughter is having major childcare issues and looking at alternate employment.

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November 29,2022 at 1:05AM UTC

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My daughter is having major childcare issues and looking at alternate employment.

She needs something part-time, fully remote, and able to be done asynchronously. Her job desperately wants to keep her, but she won't be able to commit to a bunch of meetings if she's having to work around the kids. Any ideas or suggestions? My first choice would be to retire and keep the kids, but that's just not an option at this point.

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Becca CarnahanNovember 29,2022 at 1:18AM UTC
Hi there! Has she considered doing contract or project work for her current employer? Perhaps there is an alternative arrangement she could work out with them if there are projects she could do as a contractor from home.
AnonymousNovember 29,2022 at 2:56AM UTC
I've suggested she talk to them about project-based work, but it's a government agency, so not as straightforward as it would be with a private company. I'll try to brainstorm with her some more to see if she can put together a plan.
Becca CarnahanNovember 30,2022 at 4:49PM UTC
Got it! There are definitely nuances there. At the same time, government agencies do have contractors so there is precedent in other places. If she can put together a strong proposal, I have found going from full-time to contract/project can be a fantastic transition and a win win for both parties.