And while that's not a requirement of successful job sharing, it helps. We go into it as partners. So far, it's working. Salzwedel says that while they share a job, they don't necessarily have the same career aspirations, so there is no competition. Just teamwork and cooperation.
Communication is the next requirement.
But on those days, trips, or trade shows when only one of them is there, the communication pays off. Finally, flexibility is a must. But today, she's willing to get on the phone, or check her e-mail, or do some work after her kids are asleep. The Boltons are lucky. She says the key to obtaining an alternative work schedule is doing a good sales job.