How to Share a Job

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Having it all in today's world may mean two moms share a job so each can spend more time with their children and maintain their rung on the corporate ladder. Job sharing may even be an option for someone who is semi-retired or a student. Some employers will consider job sharing under certain situations.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Choose your job partner carefully. You need to work with someone with comparable organizational skills and work ethics.

Step2

Research and write a compelling proposal so you can show your employer the benefits of allowing job sharing. Find a sample proposal at the US Office of Personnel Management website.

Step3

Propose your idea for job sharing to your employer.

Step4

Find a shared job that is already in existence if job sharing is not an option where you currently work. Employment agencies such as Monster or Flexible Resources may be a good place to start.

Step5

Coordinate your communication with your job sharing partner. You may be sharing the same phone line and e-mail account and good communication is essential for completing tasks appropriately.

Tips & Warnings

Remember one of you will be finishing projects for the other and dealing with the same clients and co-workers. Make lots of notes for your partner.
You may want to find someone who has strengths that you don't have so you can balance each other.
Make sure someone is responsible for following projects through.
Job sharers not only split the duties, but they may also split holidays and benefits.
Consider how your personalities may conflict.