In "The Savvy Part-time Professional," respected career and life coach Lynn Berger makes a strong case for part-time employment as a viable option for: Parents who want more time with their children but can't risk breaking the family budget Seniors seeking both stimulation and a cushion for dwindling retirement funds and Stressed-out overachievers who want more from life than a sixty-hour work week and a McMansion mortgage. But Lynn doesn't stop there. She gives readers the tools, know-how, and inspiration needed to land, create, or negotiate the position they want, for the money they want. "The Savvy Part-Time Professional" includes: Real life examples of people who have made the switch Ideas and options for part-time positions & tips for working part-time within an organization or at home Questionnaires and work sheets to help people determine life/work needs and desires Information on job-sharing, telecommuting, starting a small business and more Ideas on how to negotiate or create the position you want Resources to get you started and see you through the process The book also contains inspirational stories of those who have made the switch, information on job-sharing and resources to get you started.REVIEWS "The author is a career and life coach who makes a strong case for part-time employment as a good option for students, parents, seniors and stressed-out overachievers. The book includes the tools, know-how, and inspiration needed to land, create, or negotiate for positions and wages."Joshua Sommer, The Sunday Oregonian (Portland, Oregon), 2006/09/03" The Savvy Part-time Professional is loaded with practical advice and resources, and I recommend it for anyone wishing to engage the part-time work option to meet their lifestyle needs. "Pat Katepoo, Founder, WorkOptions.

com, 2006/09/01"· "In her new book, "The Savvy Part-time Professional" Lynn Berger, a career counselor and coach in New York, navigates the murky part-time waters and offers tips on attaining a part-time job." "The Washington Post, 2006/10/22"· "Build a Case Before Asking to Work Less .Lynn Berger, author of "The Savvy Part-Time Professional" recommends that employees begin by researching company policy regarding part-time work. Ms. Berger suggests that employees talk with co-workers who have worked part-time, and assemble a proposal detailing what work they would continue to handle as well as how the rest of their job could get done." "Erin White, The Wall Street Journal , 2006/10/24"The Savvy Part-Time Professional: How to Land, Create, or Negotiate the Part-Time Job of Your Dreams," published by Capital Books, $16.95 (capital-books.com), is written like a comprehensive series of visits to a counselor who has a wealth of experience in your issue.

Among sections I found especially helpful are those on employment rights for part-time employees and the warning against taking part-time positions that are really full-time jobs without benefits. Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated columnist, Tribune Media Services, 2006/11/08"Lynn Berger, Career Counselor and Author of the newly released book, The Savvy Part-Time Professional, shares her insights on how to find, create and thrive in a part-time work situation. Learn about the new and exciting developments in the fast-changing world of part-time work options." Jobsandmoms.com, 2006/10/31.