EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 7 MIN
How a Career Gap Helped One Parent Negotiate a Part-Time Return
from The Comeback Career Podcast with Fexingo: Returning After a Gap, Stay-at-Home Re-Entry · host Fexingo
When Maria Chen left her logistics role to care for her elderly mother, she assumed her next job would be full-time or nothing. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a career gap can actually strengthen your negotiating position for flexible or part-time work. Maria's story — returning to a Fortune 500 supply chain team at 60% hours — reveals the specific tactics that turned her gap into a leverage point. We break down the data from a 2025 FlexJobs survey showing that 42% of professionals who negotiated reduced hours after a career gap were successful, and the single most effective framing Maria used in her interview. Plus, practical tips for structuring a proposal that addresses employer concerns without apologizing for the time away. #CareerGap #PartTimeReturn #Negotiation #FlexibleWork #MariaChen #SupplyChain #Fortune500 #ReturnToWork #CareerPivot #WorkLifeBalance #JobSearch #InterviewTips #LogisticsCareers #ParentingAndCareer #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheComebackCareer Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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