Dear XXX,

With my return to work date approaching, I have researched the cost of local childcare providers and on my full time wage (also taking into account DP's wage) I would struggle financially to return to work full time. I have now worked for XXXX for over 5 years I feel I have a loyalty to the company and do, very much so, wish to continue working for you.

After much careful consideration, I have decided to email you to ask if you would consider allowing me to return to work on a part-time basis, or in a job share position.

I ask that you consider my request in relation to the following points:

If I was to return to work on a part time basis this would benefit XXX, as the company would not be paying out a full time wage, yet I would still be able to bring my experience and knowledge of the systems in place to the XXXX team. Alternatively, I would be happy to work as part of a job share role should you feel full time hours would be more beneficial to the business.

I have always worked well as part of the existing team and feel that reducing my hours would have no detriment to this.

I would hope that I would return to work at the end of my maternity leave in July 2012 and work 2 full days a week - totalling 16 hours a week.

I do not have any preference in which two days I would work and am happy to work any two set days at the request of XXXX, to ensure the days I would work would be
of most benefit to the company.

I ask that you please consider my request and I would be more than happy to come into the office to discuss this further.

Kind regards.

Does this read ok??
I'm too nervous to send it!!