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So I realised as soon as I'd had my children, both times, that I really didn't want to be doing full time work. The first time around, I negotiated it. I just broached the subject. But it was a very-- the company was very open about part-time workers. There were other people, especially in that department, that had paved the way, if you like.

I took advice from friends and from people in the company about what you can do and what really effectively works. And three days seemed to be the sort of minimum, if you like. I know friends that have two days, and then three days or five days with the children. But that doesn't quite work, I think.

And other times, I've gone back in, I've gone for full-time work. But I've said pretty much at the interview, I'd like to come in for three days. They'd say, we'd like you to come in for four days. And you end up ending up with three and a half days.

And then it's just really weighing things up, and for them to understand what you're doing with those other days, rather than sitting on a sofa watching Netflix and eating chocolates or things. As soon as people realise-- and I was doing quite a lot of STEM ambassador at that point, going into schools and helping out at clubs and things like that. So I think that then convinces companies that actually you are doing good, as well as looking after your children and your family.