I'm an ex programmer now working as a high school teacher. I wont pretend that the flexibility possible in a school environment applies universally. In regard

I'm an ex programmer now working as a high school teacher. I wont pretend that the flexibility possible in a school environment applies universally. In regard to career advancement, I'm a realist. The primary effect of going part time is reduced pay. The secondary effect is slower career advancement. I'm OK with this. Another way to frame this is to imagine how great your career advancement would be if you were a 7-day-a-weeker. Most people draw the line at 5 days. I decided to draw the line at 3.5. It's a personal decision that I haven't regretted for a minute.