Jobshare Revolution: Flexible Work for Work-Life Balance

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What if you could eliminate the guilt of putting family or work first, the overwhelm of all the things, and the stress of disintegrating boundaries—while breaking the glass ceiling in whatever shoes you choose? Job sharing is a partnership between two people to share the responsibilities of one full-time position. Whether you’re looking to work differently for true work-life balance or an employer looking to retain and recruit diverse talent, you’re in the right place.Melissa Nicholson, former corporate job sharer turned founder of Work Muse the first U.S. job share company, breaks down how job sharing works with actionable advice and expert interviews with professionals who’ve leveled up in their careers by sharing roles to navigate career transition and take the reigns of their careers and lives. Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to discover how the best-kept flexible work secret can be your game-changer. Whether you’re an employer, parent, caring for aging parents, near retirement, pursuing a side hustle or advanced degree, or simply want a life not bound by your job, each episode is designed to help you take action to reap the massive benefits of job sharing. Settle in and join our community of go-getters ready to live life + slay work! You're officially part of the job share revolution!Photography by: Sarah Bork PhotographyGraphics by: Mike Nicholson, Picturebox

  1. The Working Mom Exodus of 2025 | Part 1: RTO Mandates

    10月7日

    The Working Mom Exodus of 2025 | Part 1: RTO Mandates

    52. 212,000 women left the workforce in the first 7 months of 2025. That's not a typo—that's a crisis. And here's the kicker: White men with "care privilege" are the ones making RTO decisions that are pushing mothers out.  What if the flexibility you fought for during the pandemic is being ripped away—and taking your career with it? In this series premiere, I'm exposing why return-to-office mandates jumped 85% in just six months—and how job sharing offers a solution that actually works, even if your employer is demanding 5 days in-office. In episode 52: Why 212K women left and what it means for YOUR economic security The 7 challenges driving this exodus (we'll tackle all of them in this series)📊 The data employers are ignoring about RTO and retention🥴 The impossible trade-off mothers face: career progression OR family time👩🏽‍💻 3 things employers can do to stop the bleeding of female talent📈 3 strategic moves for working mothers navigating RTO mandates💡 Why job sharing works even with full-time in-office requirements💵 How much 3 days of commuting vs. 5 really saves youHere's the thing: The vast majority of job sharers create their own arrangements—you don't have to wait for permission. And over 70% of job share teams are promoted together. 👈 Read that again.  We can't afford to wait. With job sharing, you don't have to. You create your own path—with a partner, not AI. Featured Research:  "Why So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce" by Alana Semuels, TIME"Burned Out at Work? Find Someone to Split Your Job 50-50 With You" by Alana Semuels, TIME"American Women Are Leaving the Work Force. Why?" by Jessica Grose, The New York Times"How to Address the Crisis for Working Moms" in TIMEKPMG Working Parents Survey (February 2025)The Flex Index Fortune 500 dataResources: Grab your FREE Guide to Job Sharing 👉 workmuse.com/guide ✅What are your thoughts? 🤔 DM me on LinkedIn or leave me a voice memoJoin Work Muse Facebook Community: Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work ✅Send Melissa a Text Message. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” – If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

    27 分钟
  2. Myth Busting Edition: Job Share Finances (The Truth Revealed)

    9月23日

    Myth Busting Edition: Job Share Finances (The Truth Revealed)

    51. 🎉 FINAL MYTH-BUSTING EPISODE: The Financial Truth About Job Sharing Think you can't afford to job share? This episode will completely change your perspective on the financial impact of sharing your role. I was an equal breadwinner carrying benefits for my family when I started job sharing. I had the same money fears you might have right now. But here's what I discovered: you don't just afford to job share—you can't afford NOT to job share. What you'll learn in episode 51:  ✅ 5 ways job sharing saves money immediately (childcare alone could save you 40%! 🤯)✅ Why job sharing is a negotiation that protects your income and benefits ✅ How job sharing can boost your career and earning potential 💡✅ The surprising promotion rates of job share teams 📈✅ Real examples of income maintenance and growth in job sharesThe truth: Job sharing doesn't mean half pay. It means strategic career planning that often leads to promotions, better work-life balance, AND financial benefits you never considered. We've officially busted all 5 myths over this series: Episode 48: Your job CAN be sharedEpisode 49: Finding a partner is easier than you thinkEpisode 50: Getting boss approval (50th episode!)Episode 51: The financial benefits revealedReady for your September Surge? Your job share is waiting to transform your life. 👩🏽‍💻  Resources mentioned: Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing: workmuse.com/guideJob Share Academy for step-by-step trainingSend Melissa a Text Message. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” – If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

    20 分钟
  3. Myth Busting Edition: Boss Approval Strategies for Job Sharing That Work

    9月9日

    Myth Busting Edition: Boss Approval Strategies for Job Sharing That Work

    50.  🎉 Episode 50! The ultimate guide to getting your boss excited about your job share. Welcome to our 50th episode! I'm so grateful you're here and would love your help reaching 50 reviews on Apple Podcasts—we're so close! Now, let's tackle the big question that stops most people in their tracks: "How do I get my boss to approve a job share?" Here's what I know after years of helping people navigate this conversation: most bosses don't reject job sharing because it won't work—they're skeptical because they've never heard of it and don't understand the massive benefits it brings to their team and bottom line. Today, I'm sharing the exact framework that turns skeptical managers into job share champions: the 3 P's that make approval almost inevitable. In this milestone episode, you'll discover: Why your boss's biggest concerns are actually job sharing's greatest strengthsThe mindset shift that changes everything about how you approach this conversationMy "birds and bees" approach to introducing job sharing to your managerThe 3 P's required for job share approval (Preparation, Proposal, Pitch)4 key questions to research before presenting your job shareThe top 3 elements every job share proposal should includeHow to make the business case that benefits your employerRemember: Even the most risk-averse boss can't help but be intrigued by an innovative practice that stamps out burnout and turnover while producing better results with two talents in one role. Your job share is waiting to transform your life—and this episode gives you everything you need to make it happen. 🙌🙌 Thank you for 50 amazing episodes! Here's to the next 50 and all the job shares we'll create together.  🎉🎉🎉 Resources & Links Mentioned: Myth Busting Edition Series: Ep 48: Your job CAN be shared 🙌🙌 Ep 49: Finding a partner is easier than you think 👯 Ep 50: Getting boss approval (50th episode!) 🏆Join Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work Facebook Community ✅Grab The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing  ✅DM me: Melissa Nicholson LinkedInEpisode Website: workmuse.com/50 Transcript here Send Melissa a Text Message. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” – If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

    20 分钟
  4. Myth Busting Edition: Job Share Partner Search Made Simple (The 5-Step Process That Works)

    8月26日

    Myth Busting Edition: Job Share Partner Search Made Simple (The 5-Step Process That Works)

    49. Finding your ideal job share partner is easier than you think—here's exactly how to do it. "How do I find a job share partner?"  It's the first question people ask me after learning about job sharing, and I totally get it. You're looking for someone to share your job, your responsibilities, and in many ways, your professional life. It can feel overwhelming. But here's what I've learned after job sharing with four different partners over nine years: finding your perfect partner is more like spotting a VW bug than finding a needle in a haystack. Once you know what to look for, you'll see potential partners everywhere. Today, I'm sharing my proven 5-step process for finding your job share partner, plus exactly who they need to be (and who they don't need to be) for a successful partnership. In Episode 49, you'll learn: Why there's no "perfect" partner and what to actually look for insteadThe 6 things your partner does NOT need to be (this might surprise you!)Why partnering with someone different from you often leads to better resultsMy 5-step process for finding and vetting Ideal Partner CandidatesHow to approach potential partners and have those important conversationsWhy selecting your partner gives you incredible momentum toward your job shareHere's the truth: Would-be job sharers are all around you who would jump at the opportunity to work half the week while slaying work with you—if only they knew job sharing existed. Finding the Amy Poehler to your Tina Fey is closer than you think. 👯  Resources & Links Mentioned: Myth Busting Edition Series: Ep 48: Your job CAN be shared 🙌🙌Join Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work Facebook Community ✅Grab The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing  ✅DM me: Melissa Nicholson LinkedInEpisode Website: workmuse.com/49 Transcript here Send Melissa a Text Message. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” – If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

    24 分钟
  5. Myth Busting Edition: Why Your Job IS Shareable (And the Proof You Need)

    8月12日

    Myth Busting Edition: Why Your Job IS Shareable (And the Proof You Need)

    48. Think your job can't be shared? This myth-busting episode might just change your mind. Have you been telling yourself that job sharing would never work in your role? That your job is too complex, too client-facing, or too strategic to share with a partner? Today, I'm dispelling one of the biggest myths that keeps talented professionals from pursuing job sharing: "My job just can't be shared." Spoiler alert: it probably can be, and research proves job sharing actually works BEST in demanding, complex roles. From sales and leadership positions to strategic roles, client-facing work, and senior positions in global organizations—I'm sharing real examples of where job sharing thrives. Plus, I'll walk you through exactly why your job is likely more shareable than you think. In this episode, you'll discover: The 5 myths that stop people from pursuing job sharing (and why they're holding you back)Why timing will never be "perfect" for creating a job shareThe real reason you don't see more job sharers around youWhich types of roles research proves job sharing works best inAn eye-opening exercise to help you see how your job could be sharedReal industries and job types where job sharing is already thrivingWhy job sharing has moved up the pay scale to senior-level rolesThe bottom line? Once you put in the upfront work to thoughtfully create your job share, stakeholders overwhelmingly experience positive results. Your job is probably more shareable than you think. Links Mentioned: ☀️ 🏖 Summertime Job Share Video Playlist ☀️ 🏖DM me on LinkedInEpisode Website: workmuse.com/48 Transcript here Send Melissa a Text Message. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” – If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

    23 分钟
  6. Is Job Sharing Right for You? The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Job Share Journey

    7月29日

    Is Job Sharing Right for You? The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Job Share Journey

    47. Summer prep for your biggest career move yet? It starts with knowing if job sharing is right for you. Still on the fence about creating a job share arrangement? I'm bringing back this essential lesson with 6 reasons why job sharing might be the best decision you could make for your career and life—plus how to know if you're ready to take the leap. Just picture this: powering down every Wednesday (your new FriYAY!) and never again logging on into the wee hours. Saying goodbye to the guilt of putting work first or family first, once and for all. Achieving better results leveraging two minds in one job than you ever could solo, while nurturing a supportive relationship with a partner who's got your back in work AND life. This, my friends, is the rewarding life of job sharing—and it might be exactly what you've been looking for. Here's what we cover in this episode: The 4 main types of people who thrive most with job sharing (plus the often-overlooked 5th type)Why knowing your "why" is everything when it comes to job sharing success6 life-changing reasons job sharing transforms both work and lifeThe peace of mind benefits no other flexible work practice can deliverHow job sharing releases you from guilt at work AND at homeWhy boundaries become crystal clear when you job shareThe secret relationship benefit that makes work actually funReady to dive deeper? Grab my FREE resource: The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing for your step-by-step blueprint to creating a successful job share. Links Mentioned: The Work Muse Guide to Job SharingDM me on LinkedInEpisode Website: workmuse.com/47 Transcript here Send Melissa a Text Message. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” – If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

    23 分钟
  7. Job Sharing vs Part-Time Work: 3 Key Differences That Change Everything

    7月15日

    Job Sharing vs Part-Time Work: 3 Key Differences That Change Everything

    46. "Isn't job sharing just fancy part-time work with a new name?" If you've ever wondered this, you're not alone—and this episode is for you. Here's the truth: While job sharers do work part-time schedules, job sharing is fundamentally different from traditional part-time work. Understanding these differences could be the key to unlocking career-life balance without sacrificing professional growth. The reality? Traditional part-time work often becomes a career trap, especially for working parents. But job sharing can actually accelerate your career while giving you the life you want. In this episode, you'll discover: The 3 crucial differences that determine whether you'll thrive or just surviveWhy 71% of job share teams get promoted together (versus career stagnation in most part-time roles)How job sharers avoid the "part-time penalty" and stay on leadership tracksWhy job share teams are up to  30% more productive than full-time employeesAs one job sharer told me: "We would get more done in our three days each than most people get done in five days." 🙌🙌 If you're a driven professional who wants meaningful work, competitive compensation, and career growth alongside true work-life balance, job sharing might be your answer.  Resources & Links Mentioned: The Job Share Project Key FindingsJoin Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work Facebook Community ✅Grab The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing  ✅Leave me a voice memo on the podcast app!!...or DM me: Melissa Nicholson LinkedInEpisode Website: workmuse.com/46 Transcript here Send Melissa a Text Message. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” – If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

    16 分钟
  8. 5 Ways Job Sharing Prevents Burnout Before It Starts (No More Overwork)

    7月1日

    5 Ways Job Sharing Prevents Burnout Before It Starts (No More Overwork)

    45. Are you craving this July 4th weekend like water after a drought? That sense of spaciousness you feel when you finally unplug—imagine having that every single week.  Here's the hard truth: 59% of employees report feeling burned out very often or always (Gallup, 2024). The WHO found that working 55+ hours increases stroke risk by 35%. Our always-on culture is literally killing us—and traditional "solutions" aren't working. But what if instead of managing burnout after it happens, we could prevent it from ever taking root? As someone who job shared for nearly a decade starting when my daughter was 6 months old, I can tell you: job sharing doesn't just reduce burnout—it eliminates it completely. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how job sharing flips the script on overwork culture. In Episode 45, you'll discover: 5 ways job sharing prevents burnout before it startsHow I got 13 consecutive days off using only 3 vacation daysWhy job sharers perform 30% better than full-time employeesThe boundary accountability that keeps you actually off when you're offIf you're tired of glorifying overwork and ready to eliminate burnout instead of just managing it, job sharing might be your answer. 🙌🙌 Resources & Links Mentioned: WHO researchAmerican Psychological Association's 2023 Work in America™ SurveyGallup's 2024 State of the Global Workplace reportJoin Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work Facebook Community ✅Grab The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing  ✅DM me: Melissa Nicholson LinkedInEpisode Website: workmuse.com/45 Transcript here Send Melissa a Text Message. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” – If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

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What if you could eliminate the guilt of putting family or work first, the overwhelm of all the things, and the stress of disintegrating boundaries—while breaking the glass ceiling in whatever shoes you choose? Job sharing is a partnership between two people to share the responsibilities of one full-time position. Whether you’re looking to work differently for true work-life balance or an employer looking to retain and recruit diverse talent, you’re in the right place.Melissa Nicholson, former corporate job sharer turned founder of Work Muse the first U.S. job share company, breaks down how job sharing works with actionable advice and expert interviews with professionals who’ve leveled up in their careers by sharing roles to navigate career transition and take the reigns of their careers and lives. Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to discover how the best-kept flexible work secret can be your game-changer. Whether you’re an employer, parent, caring for aging parents, near retirement, pursuing a side hustle or advanced degree, or simply want a life not bound by your job, each episode is designed to help you take action to reap the massive benefits of job sharing. Settle in and join our community of go-getters ready to live life + slay work! You're officially part of the job share revolution!Photography by: Sarah Bork PhotographyGraphics by: Mike Nicholson, Picturebox

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