You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter • explain why you want to reduce your working hours • say which hours you would like to work • describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ......... .... .. ... .... ............. .................. .... ,

Dear Sam, I hope
this
message finds you well. I am writing to request a reduction in my working hours to pursue part-time studies.
This
opportunity is important to me as it will not only help me grow professionally but
also
allow me to contribute more effectively to our organization. I would like to propose working from [specific hours, e.g., 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday].
This
schedule will enable me to balance my work commitments with my academic pursuits
while
ensuring that I continue to meet the expectations of my role. The program I plan to
enroll
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in focuses on [state subject, e.g., strategic planning, advanced data analysis, or customer relationship management], which is highly relevant to my responsibilities here. By applying the knowledge I gain, I aim to enhance our processes, contribute innovative ideas, and strengthen our
overall
performance. I am confident
this
arrangement will benefit both my personal development and the organization. I would be happy to discuss
this
further
to ensure we find a solution that works for everyone. Thank you for your time and understanding. Yours sincerely, Sidaqpreet Kaur
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coherence cohesion
Consider dividing the paragraph where you introduce specific work hours and the benefits of your studies to maintain a single idea per paragraph.
task achievement
You have addressed all parts of the task, explaining the reason for the request, specifying the desired working hours, and outlining the benefits to your employer.
task achievement
Your writing tone is suitable for a formal letter to your employer, maintaining politeness and professionalism throughout.
coherence cohesion
The letter has a clear logical progression with an effective greeting and closing.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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