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Part time doesn't automatically mean "lack of commitment". I am a big supporter of reducing working hours in general. 40 hour work-week is not a law of nature.
by perfunctory 7y ago
Part time doesn't automatically mean "lack of commitment".
I am a big supporter of reducing working hours in general. 40 hour work-week is not a law of nature. It's about time we rethink what full-time means.
Go for it. Work less yourself. Heck, make "part-time" a standard at your company. You will get super motivated employees and you'll have much easier time attracting talent. It's one of the best perks one can have. And one of you could spend more time with the twins.
- quod_2058 7y agoI am a big supporter of part time too. I can't overstate the importance of work-life balance. Work less, work better, and don't forget yourself nor your family. However reading the description, I can't tell whether the potential hire fits this category. Are they looking to have 2 jobs in parallel? What would their side thing be, is it different enough that they wouldn't be working on both concurrently? If they want to be away from writing software 2 days a week to fulfill a hobby (e.g restore a boat, paint or whatever) then it makes a lot of sense. They will be happy, grateful, and the culture will be great. If they are seeking part time in order to work for 2 startups or setup their own side business, then I'm not so sure.
- bluestreak 7y agoIt is the latter. I appreciate their honesty though, which makes the call that much harder. Their side projects are bitcoin related, far more than just a hobby.
- x0x0 7y agoConsider that allowing this perk may enable you to hire someone you'd never be able to get otherwise. I -- and I'm not the only founder I know who has had this experience -- had to compromise technically on early hires because they were what we could get.