“It was one of the biggest pulls to get me to want to work here,” Merritt said. “When I saw that I had potential to get a full-time job that would offer benefits and retirement but still give me that little extra time… It was a no-brainer for me to apply at that point.”
With her extra day, Merritt works at a used bookstore, a job she calls “soul fulfilling” and which contributes a little extra to the household budget.
“To be able to save up for trips, get something for my kids, and not feel like that’s an impact on our family income, it’s been absolutely amazing for us,” she said. “To be able to have this balance now but not feel those tight strings being pulled on our wallet has been a life-changing thing for us and we’re still adjusting to it.”