Moms with three kids and on a reduced schedule: What is your reduced schedule, and does it work for you? If not, what would be your ideal schedule? Just had my third and not sure how things will work... two was manageable, but three feels difficult right now

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Following. I am trying to figure this out now. I have 3 kids, ages 6, 4, and 3. The last two years have been rough and I told my firm that I need to go part-time. I have to come up with a schedule that works for me and my family, and then start figuring out which clients need to move off my plate. I honestly have no idea where to begin but I am grateful that the partners are willing to work with me on it! I would love to see what others say...

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I’m doing 60% with three kids - 8, 5.5 and 4. I’m doing 5x5hr days. Trying to stick to my schedule. Set boundaries so that the team is respectful. I don’t really take a lunch break or chit chat with people though. Just plow thru and get my work done.

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