49. Finding your ideal job share partner is easier than you think—here's exactly how to do it.

"How do I find a job share partner?" It's the first question people ask me after learning about job sharing, and I totally get it. You're looking for someone to share your job, your responsibilities, and in many ways, your professional life. It can feel overwhelming.

But here's what I've learned after job sharing with four different partners over nine years: finding your perfect partner is more like spotting a VW bug than finding a needle in a haystack. Once you know what to look for, you'll see potential partners everywhere.

Today, I'm sharing my proven 5-step process for finding your job share partner, plus exactly who they need to be (and who they don't need to be) for a successful partnership.

In Episode 49, you'll learn:

• Why there's no "perfect" partner and what to actually look for instead
• The 6 things your partner does NOT need to be (this might surprise you!)
• Why partnering with someone different from you often leads to better results
• My 5-step process for finding and vetting Ideal Partner Candidates
• How to approach potential partners and have those important conversations
• Why selecting your partner gives you incredible momentum toward your job share

Here's the truth: Would-be job sharers are all around you who would jump at the opportunity to work half the week while slaying work with you—if only they knew job sharing existed. Finding the Amy Poehler to your Tina Fey is closer than you think. 👯

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Myth Busting Edition Series: Ep 48: Your job CAN be shared 🙌🙌
• Join Job Share, Live Life + Slay Work Facebook Community ✅
• Grab The Work Muse Guide to Job Sharing ✅
• DM me: Melissa Nicholson LinkedIn

Episode Website: workmuse.com/49
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