Part-time job

According to the International Labour Organization, the number of part-time workers has increased from one-quarter to a half in the past 20 years in most developed countries, excluding the United States.

[2] There are many reasons for working part-time, including the desire for a less stressful schedule, having one's hours cut back by an employer and being unable to find a full-time job.

For example, some amusement parks are closed during the winter months and keep only a skeleton crew on hand for maintenance and office work.

As a result of this cutback in staffing during the off season, employees who operate rides, or run gaming stands or staff concession stands may be classified as part-time workers owing to the months-long down time during which they may be technically employed, but not necessarily on active duty.

[7] Research in 2016 led by professor Stijn Baert (Ghent University) debunked the idea that part-time work by students is an asset for their CV in respect of later employment chances.

Furthermore, as a part-time employee is guaranteed a ular roster within a workplace, they are given an annular salary paid each week, fortnight, or month.

Employers within Australia are obliged to provide minimum notice requirements for termination, redundancy and change of rostered hours in relation to part-time workers.

[27][28] Employees who are not fully resilient for health reasons may remain longer in part-time employment and it can be a smooth transition into retirement.

Working less fits the lifestyle of simple living and earning and spending less can contribute to climate change mitigation.