Jobshare Revolution: Flexible Work for Work-Life Balance

Jobshare Revolution: Flexible Work for Work-Life Balance

What if you could eliminate the guilt of putting family or work first, the overwhelm of all the things, and the stress of disintegrating boundaries—while breaking the glass ceiling in whatever shoes you choose? Job sharing is a partnership between two people to share the responsibilities of one full-time position. Whether you’re looking to work differently for true work-life balance or an employer looking to retain and recruit diverse talent, you’re in the right place. Melissa Nicholson, former corporate job sharer turned founder of Work Muse the first U.S. job share company, breaks down how job sharing works with actionable advice and expert interviews with professionals who’ve leveled up in their careers by sharing roles to navigate career transition and take the reigns of their careers and lives. Tune in, get inspired, and get ready to discover how the best-kept flexible work secret can be your game-changer. Whether you’re an employer, parent, caring for aging parents, near retirement, pursuing a side hustle or advanced degree, or simply want a life not bound by your job, each episode is designed to help you take action to reap the massive benefits of job sharing. Settle in and join our community of go-getters ready to live life + slay work! You're officially part of the job share revolution! Photography by: Sarah Bork Photography Graphics by: Mike Nicholson, Picturebox

Episodes

August 26, 2025 25 mins

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...

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48. Think your job can't be shared? This myth-busting episode might just change your mind.

Have you been telling yourself that job sharing would never work in your role? That your job is too complex, too client-facing, or too strategic to share with a partner?

Today, I'm dispelling one of the biggest myths that keeps talented professionals from pursuing job sharing: "My job just can't be shared." Spoiler aler...

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47. Summer prep for your biggest career move yet? It starts with knowing if job sharing is right for you.

Still on the fence about creating a job share arrangement? I'm bringing back this essential lesson with 6 reasons why job sharing might be the best decision you could make for your career and life—plus how to know if you're ready to take the leap.

Just picture this: powering down every Wednesday (your new FriYAY!) and n...

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46. "Isn't job sharing just fancy part-time work with a new name?" If you've ever wondered this, you're not alone—and this episode is for you.

Here's the truth: While job sharers do work part-time schedules, job sharing is fundamentally different from traditional part-time work. Understanding these differences could be the key to unlocking career-life balance without sacrificing professional growth.

The ...

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45. Are you craving this July 4th weekend like water after a drought? That sense of spaciousness you feel when you finally unplug—imagine having that every single week

Here's the hard truth: 59% of employees report feeling burned out very often or always (Gallup, 2024). The WHO found that working 55+ hours increases stroke risk by 35%. Our always-on culture is literally killing us—and traditional "solutions" aren&ap...

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44. When was the last time you felt truly supported at work? Not just managed or directed, but genuinely seen, backed up, and cared for by someone who gets it?

If you're drawing a blank, you're not alone. This episode tackles something affecting millions of working parents but rarely gets the attention it deserves: workplace loneliness and isolation.

In May 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a warning that s...

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43. Summer Self-Care & Taking a Real Pause When end-of-school chaos meets the need for genuine rest

If there's one thing I know for sure, it's this: There will ALWAYS be challenging seasons to navigate when life moves fast and work is intense.

Fresh off my daughter's high school graduation and our five-day "grad-u-palooza," I'm bringing back our #1 most popular episode—and I think its popularity spea...

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42. The workplace mental health crisis is real—and current solutions aren't working. Here's what actually does.

It's the end of Mental Health Awareness Month—and if you're a working parent, you know the cruel irony. May is supposed to be about mental health awareness, but it's also the most mentally exhausting month of the year. Graduations. End-of-school chaos. Emotional rollercoastering that would make any...

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41. A powerful story about burnout, boundaries, and reclaiming your life. 

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month—and let’s be real: for moms, May might just be the most mentally exhausting month of the year. Talent shows. Awards ceremonies. Prom. Final projects. Finals. You name it—May has it. I’m in the thick of it. My daughter’s graduating in mere weeks, and the calendar is jam-packed with celebration and emotion, stretching me very ...

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Ep 40. The Complicated Truth About Mother’s Day (And Why It’s Okay to Feel Everything)

What if Mother’s Day didn’t feel joyful… and instead brought up a swirl of emotions?

You’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I’m unpacking the messy middle of Mother’s Day—why it feels so complicated for so many of us, and why we need to stop pretending it’s one-size-fits-all.

From loving-but-complicated relationships with our own moms, t...

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39. If you ever thought, "It'll get easier when they get older," think again. 

This Mother's Day, we're diving into the mental gymnastics of parenting—from toddler tantrums to college applications—and how sharing the load can be your saving grace.

In this episode, I share my personal journey of navigating the college application process with my daughter, Iris, and how my husband, Mike (aka "my guy")...

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38. Is Giving Up Control Holding You Back from Job Sharing? This Mindset Shift Changes Everything

If you’ve ever said, “I love the idea of job sharing... but I don’t think I could give up control,” this episode was made for you.

One of the biggest fears I hear from my high-achieving, big-hearted clients is the worry that they won’t be able to let go enough to be a good job share partner. The truth? That fear doesn’t disqualify you. I...

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37. Do You Have What It Takes to Job Share? 11 Key Traits to Know

Before you get started  👉 Grab 11 Traits of Successful Job Sharers Checklist

If you’re curious about job sharing but not sure you have what it takes, this episode is your permission slip to find out for real. Because today, I’m walking you through the 11 most common traits of successful job sharers—so you can discover your strengths, spot areas to grow, and know exa...

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36. What if your dream job isn’t a new job—it’s sharing the one you already have? If you’re considering job sharing, this is the episode I wish I had when I started.

Five words: I just had a baby. That was my why—the deep, personal reason I was determined to make job sharing work. I wanted to be fully present for my 6-month-old daughter without stepping away from the career I had worked so hard to build.

In this special re-release of...

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35. A quick-start guide to job sharing—plus the highs, lows, and breakthroughs of my own journey—so you don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you’re wondering what job sharing is exactly and how it works, you’re in the right place.

When I first discovered job sharing, I had no roadmap. No guide. Just a bold vision of creating a life where I could thrive in my career and be present for my family. What followed was a journey filled wit...

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34. Mom Spring Break: I needed it more than I imagined and if I could say anything to you, it would be, "Don't wait!"

Moms, it’s time to give yourself permission to take a break—by yourself! In this special episode, I’m sharing one of the most unexpected and empowering experiences of my life: taking a solo trip during spring break. After 18 years of motherhood, I finally learned the value of carving out space for myse...

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33. It’s 2025, and women are STILL making less than men. Here’s what needs to change.

Women’s Equal Pay Day isn’t just another date on the calendar—it marks how far into the year women must work to catch up to what men earned last year. And in 2025? The numbers still don’t add up.

The gender pay gap has barely budged, despite decades of advocacy. Women—especially mothers and women of color—continue to earn less than their ma...

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32. Women, Work & the Pandemic: 5 Years Later, Have We Made Progress?

It’s been 5 years since the COVID lockdown. Here’s how the pandemic reshaped careers, caregiving, and what’s next for women in the workplace.

In March 2020, the world changed overnight. Many of our kids left for Spring Break, never to return to school in person until the 2021-22 school year. For millions of women, the pandemic wasn’t just a global crisis, it wa...

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31. Why Did Google Erase International Women's Day? And Why DEI Matters More Than Ever.

Something happened this International Women’s Day that I can’t stop thinking about—and I bet you missed it too.

Google quietly erased International Women’s Day from its calendar app. Not just that, but they also removed other major cultural observances like Women’s History Month, Black History Month, Pride Month, and Holocaust Remembrance Day...

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30. Power in Partnership: What I'm doing to cope with the 2025 dumpster 🔥, and how job sharing gave me stability and security during The Great Recession.

There's something in the air this year, and I felt the need to talk about it—how I handle things when life feels uncertain and how job sharing was my foundation of security during one of the hardest times in my life.

In this episode, I’m opening up about what he...

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