#13 How to ask your boss for more flexible working arrangements

Learn how to talk about flexible work with your employer plus find out about flexible working arrangements rules in Australia. This lesson suits upper-intermediate to advanced learners. After listening, take our quiz to test your learning.

Young Asian mother working and spending time with baby at home Source: E+

Learning notes

Lesson language objective

Asking for flexible work 

Asking for flexible working arrangements

• I would like to work more flexibly.
• Flexible work allows me to have a good work-life balance.
• I prefer hybrid work.
• It cuts down on my commute.
• Let’s play it by ear and revisit this arrangement.

Talking about working from home

• My work life has been bleeding into my home life.
• I feel like I’m working 24/7.
• I have a hard time clocking off work.
• I’ve been more productive.
• I have a lot on my plate but, working from home allows me to manage my life better.

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