I am working 19 hours at the moment due to sickness. However, some people have negotiated 32 without being sick, both before joining and during employment. This

I am working 19 hours at the moment due to sickness. However, some people have negotiated 32 without being sick, both before joining and during employment. This is outside the US. Think carefully about WHO you ask. Some people just like to say no. You might want to think about whether it is HR, your immediate boss or another boss to ask first. I have worked at places where the "NO" person can be bypassed and might give you the wrong impression that something is impossible. As kids know "NO" can often be a short-circuit response to avoid a commitment, and avoid time thinking about the thing.