I'm due to start tomorrow and I'm really not wanting to because my direct boss has made me feel silly for asking for part time. I wrote to her after she'd said no and she returned the mail by being very patronizing and belittling my situation. She had a baby years ago and she had to work quickly after he was born so she thinks I have it good having had nine months off with mine. She works part time herself- 4 days- but won't entertain it for me. I know she doesn't need to give it to me but I don't believe she has taken my need for flexible working seriously. I believe she thinks I am overindulging the situation and she has passed comment on how she believes my son will be fine- how does she know?! Sorry for the rant- I'm just realising it's not good to be too friendly with your boss because then they think they can pass judgment easily. The problem is I was her first assistant all those years ago and she still treats me like I'm 22. I probably can't get another job in the sector because it's very specialised but I wish I could work from home. I can't give up my job now though because we need to pay the mortgage. Sorry for the rant again, just wanted to vent!!! Ta