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It Pays To Talk A recent survey of working mums has found that it pays to talk about going over to flexible hours before starting maternity leave. 1100 women were asked about their working arrangements post-baby and it was found that 57% of mums who discussed the possibility of flexible working either got what they wanted or were able to reach a compromise with their employers. A surprising number of the women surveyed, even if they hadn't changed their hours, said they'd taken a pay cut in order to be able to achieve a better work/life balance, 53% said they earned less than before they had children even if they were to work full-time on their current rate of pay.   Article continues below advertisement   Many women continue to be unaware of their rights to work flexibly or seem unable to discuss this with their employers, It is obvious that mothers need to maintain communications with their employers to achieve a mutually beneficial ongoing working relationship. July 2008 Back To 8 out of 10 Mums Say Back to Features     8 OUT OF 10 MUMS SAY  Angel Delight And Space Hoppers  It Pays To Talk  No Outdoor Play For Many Children  1 in 5 Parents Don't Read to their Kids  Last-Minute Present Buying  more.... CAR REVIEWS  Chrysler Grand Voyager  Volkswagen Passat Estate  The Volkswagen Caravelle  Toyota Corolla Verso  The Volvo S40  more.... Features  FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD  BABY NAMES  HOTELS AND HOLIDAY REVIEWS  SUMMER  BACK TO SCHOOL  more.... Latest Forum Discussions Teaching your kids manners! what's wrong with giving him a doll? Misleading packaging? How many Children do you have? Is your family complete yet? How much do you spend on shopping per week?? babies and ear piercing Would you sue?  New Mothers Need Time Out  Are We Nealy Stressed Yet?