Comments on: Why I Decided to Switch to Part Time https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time Helping other families and individuals reach financially Independence Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:05:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Weekend Reading – Dividend income reports, rational decisions, life lessons and more #moneystuff - My Own Advisor https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-5946 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:05:39 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-5946 […] Court from Modern FImily shared her reasoning to work part-time. […]

]]> By: Thoughts After A Year Of Working Part Time – Loonie.com https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-1303 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:22:34 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-1303 […] forth conversations with Nic to finally pull the trigger and back down from a full-time role.   Last year I dug into the major internal battle I had with this decision as we were so close to our F… so I wanted to circle back on this topic after a year in to see if/how my thoughts have […]

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-1276 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:57:24 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-1276 In reply to Kimberly R.

Hey Kimberly – In case you missed it, I recently wrote an updated post to this one now that it’s been over a year since I made the switch to part time. Here it is if you’d like to check it out:

https://modernfimily.com/thoughts-after-a-year-working-part-time/

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-1250 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 02:12:48 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-1250 In reply to Kimberly R.

Thank you Kimberly! The shift work life sure is nice isn’t it! I left it, only to return 2 years later, as that schedule is so so sweet. “Only” having Saturday-Sunday off is rough when you’re so used to longer stretches! And yes exactly, is the pay REALLY worth the change in lifestyle? Totally a personal decision but for me is a was big fat NOPE haha.

]]> By: Kimberly R https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-1246 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:31:38 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-1246 What an awesome post! As a nurse perusing FI, shift work (3 12s) is a great way to have time off of work while still working full time. There’s such a push to become an NP and work a 9-5 schedule in order make more money. This gives up the freedom that shift work has for 20-30K/yr. I loved your point that quality of life should not be sacrificed for quantity of money; the numbers can still work out (pay differential, tax brackets). Thanks for the informative post! I haven’t seen more people in the FI community posting about shift work so I appreciate your perspective. I can’t wait to read more!

]]> By: Thoughts After A Year Of Working Part Time | Modern FImily https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-997 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:37:46 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-997 […] forth conversations with Nic to finally pull the trigger and back down from a full-time role.   Last year I dug into the major internal battle I had with this decision as we were so close to our F… so I wanted to circle back on this topic after a year in to see if/how my thoughts have […]

]]> By: Q3 2020 Net Worth Update | Modern FImily https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-776 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 07:23:41 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-776 […] that we are NOT withdrawing from our portfolio at this time and instead saving/investing 50% of my part-time income is allowing me to sleep very well at […]

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-189 Sat, 07 Dec 2019 03:17:54 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-189 In reply to Chris @ Mindful Explorer.

Thank you Chris, yes, it’s been a long time coming and a lot of hemming and hawing over it. I honestly feel like I don’t work anymore. Being off 80% of the time but still having a 50% savings rate for our family off this one income is amazing! Goodbye work stress!

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-188 Sat, 07 Dec 2019 03:15:12 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-188 In reply to Kim @ The Frugal Engineers.

Thanks Kim for the note! Women in Engineering 2.0 haha I love it! I think it’s so important to figure out what truly brings YOU and YOUR FAMILY joy and figuring out what you value and not feeling like you need to do what everyone else around you is doing “just because”. And yes, win-win for both us and the company, cha-ching! 🙂

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/why-i-decided-to-switch-to-part-time/#comment-187 Sat, 07 Dec 2019 03:13:16 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=1012#comment-187 In reply to Kiki Hermus.

Thank you Kiki for this note, our first correspondence from my favourite continent! “I’m from The Netherlands and over here part time work is way more incorporated in society.” I am SO happy to hear this. I honestly love the European culture and it seems more focused on family, connections, relaxing, and enjoying life vs the go-go-go mentality in North America. That’s so great that one of you is able to be at home with the kids nearly 100% of the time! (As it should be in my opinion.) We too clearly value work life balance. Funny enough, 3 of my co-workers have already asked if I’m working another job too now that I’m part time. No!!! Receptionist at a hospital, another great way to work shift work, love it! Thanks for tuning in 🙂

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