Why a millennial quit her $100,000-a-year job to join millions of Americans opting for part-time work. ... An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link. Save Saved Read in app ...

"Part-time working offers an effective route back into work for many people and a real path to growth for the government and the economy more widely." A stepping stone.

The number of people working part-time for economic reasons beyond their control jumped by nearly 500,000 last month, the biggest jump in more than three years.