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Preparing for Flex Work

Articles, resources, tips, and more to get you ready for a more flexible job. Whether its returning to the workforce, downsizing, deciding to freelance, or negotiating more flexibility in your current job, here's some things to get you started.

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	Join a Relaunch Circle in your area A Relaunch Circle is a series of four weekly workshops led by a career coach that's one part learning, one part coaching and one part networking and support group for women and men seeking to relaunch their careers. See if there's a Relaunch Circle near you.

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	Staying_Professionally_Relevant.pdf Staying Professionally Relevant While Taking Time Off A Bandycoop Hot Minute Tutorial Expenses_to_Consider.pdf Expenses to Consider When Determining Your Freelance Rates A Bandycoop Hot Minute Tutorial. Talking_to_Your_Employer_About_Flex-time.pdf Things to Remember When Talking To Your Employer About More Flexibility A Bandycoop Hot Minute Tutorial Getting_started_in_Freelance_Writing.pdf 5 Steps to Getting Started in Freelance Writing A Bandycoop Hot Minute Tutorial

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	Tips for Moms Preparing to Re-enter the Workforce Tips for what to do while you're out of the workforce that will help you slide back in. The Third Path Institute Together we are finding new options for men and women to approach family and new and innovative ways to redesign work and create more time for life. We do this in a variety of ways, through educational materials, conferences and trainings, organizational interventions, and more. Tax information for Independent Contractors This page will help you make the determination and follow applicable tax laws to work as an independent contractor. Returnships at Sara Lee Read about an innovative program at Sara Lee that offers men and women a six-month internship-like program for those returning to work after being away for a number of years. Apply for the Sara Lee program or talk to your potential employer about a similar opportunity. The One Thing You Need to Re-enter the Workforce What's the most important thing you need when looking to re-enter the workforce? Read this light-hearted and helpful article to find out. Preparing for Re-Entry: Overcoming Obstacles in the Workforce Lessons learned from one woman's journey back into the workforce. Professional Organizations A list from About.com of professional organizations you can join for networking and professional development. 2Hats Network 2Hats Network is an innovative human resource development consulting company specializing in the careers of working mothers. They provide virtual and on-site training programs for corporations, as well as career coaching programs for individuals. Great resources for learning to integrate career and motherhood.

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	Sound Off! Tell us why you want a more flexibe job. Posted by Site Admin on Mar 11, 2009 at 11:27 AM 0 replies When You Want to Downsize Your Job Still want your job, but maybe a little less of it? Ask questions and share tips about downsizing your job and all that comes with it. Posted by Site Admin on Oct 08, 2008 at 11:30 PM 1 reply