tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264989736718074612.post1277065936524671704..comments2023-08-10T09:47:13.690+01:00Comments on parkeslife: Moonlighting - sheer betrayalMatt Parkeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05511312158482847300noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264989736718074612.post-34038640745179875222009-01-07T02:41:00.000+00:002009-01-07T02:41:00.000+00:00Yes be less naive, absolutely. Rather then number ...Yes be less naive, absolutely. Rather then number of hours, I work on deliverables. This frees me up for volunteer work, recitals at school, dentist appointments, naps etc. I am much happier this way and still work bloody hard. I think it is working out. It goes both ways though and without good management those arrangements are very easy to take advantage of! <BR/><BR/>One of my staff worked at home a few weeks ago. I have to sign timesheets and I sort of commented on the fact she worked two full days at home when she was sick - how amazing, I could never to that (then signed it). She confessed later to owing me a day! So there you go.... kKimberley MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556232001049682092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264989736718074612.post-20135981645164279522009-01-06T12:38:00.000+00:002009-01-06T12:38:00.000+00:00Hi Kimberley!Thanks for your comment. I know; flex...Hi Kimberley!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment. I know; flexible working arrangements are a really positive development. In truth, I am very open to it, but I think what I mean is that I'll be a bit wiser next time! A team member will need to prove themselves first ... and I'll do a bit of background investigation too!<BR/><BR/>Matt.Matt Parkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511312158482847300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264989736718074612.post-72727131323719841262009-01-04T19:01:00.000+00:002009-01-04T19:01:00.000+00:00As someone who negotiates fex time in order to bal...As someone who negotiates fex time in order to balance a long commute, children and a job as Executive Director this is a tragic, tragic development. I hope the next time you say yes provides you with extraordinary results. Glad to discover your blog. Thanks Mark!Kimberley MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556232001049682092noreply@blogger.com