Has anyone requested ..

[mrssunshinexxx]

Reduced hours but not due to childcare, caring for parents or any other 'proper' reason.
Just because you are in a lucky position that you could drop some hours and not be financially effected

Thanks in advance

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I have but I'm in a fairly small organisation- I just ran it past my boss in conversation. I didn't have to put any form of case together.

Lots of people in my office have and they have all been granted.

Great. I'm just not sure how to word it ?! X

Can you have an informal chat with your manager before committing to anything? Is anyone else in a similar role working pahrt time?

Yes 2 other people but one has a child and one is nearing retirement so somehow I feel my request isn't justifiable x

If the company offer flexible working/reduced hours then you shouldn't even need a reason. It should be equally open to all.

My friend has just requested it at work and when asked why she just said she’d worked full time all her working life and wanted the luxury of less hours now. Although most of the staff where I work are part time so its quite usual.

Ok thank you I need to get on with it

You just need to remember that it doesn’t need to be “justifiable”. You put in a request for what you want, ideally explaining how it will work/how the business and your colleagues will not be adversely affected.

The reason you are asking isn’t relevant and shouldn’t form part of the request at all. Your employer has to consider it properly and if they refuse, they have to explain the business reasons why it is not possible. They don’t get to make any judgments about whether they approve of the reason you’re asking.

Flowery has it- don't justify yourself. And remember- they'll save money on your salary if you reduce your hours so it's beneficial to them too.

Yes. But I do compressed hours over 4 days so still get the same pay. No kids, no caring responsibilities just wanted a day free each week.

Sackrifice v similar to me.
Thanks flowery and everyone else

I don't know whether to mention a trial period of it to make sure boss is happy with it and to make sure I don't miss the extra money?! X

You could offer a trial period. I would only do this voluntarily if you feel you need one. If it’s just to help ease their concerns I would hold the offer ‘in the bank’ until necessary!