You would like to reduce 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.

Model Answer

Dear Mr. Harrison,

I am writing to request you to reduce my working hours for part-time course in Machine Learning.

I have been working at Instant Technologies for two years, primarily focusing on writing code for software development. As technology evolves rapidly, I believe it is essential to stay updated with the latest advancements. Due to this, I have decided to enroll in a part-time course in Machine Learning, which will begin next month and last for six months.

The course classes are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. To accommodate this, I kindly request a reduction in my work hours on these days. I am available to work after 4:00 PM on class days and can dedicate full availability on the remaining days of the week. I am also open to adjusting my schedule to meet the company’s requirements.

This course will not only enhance my skill set but also benefit the company significantly. The company’s current reliance on older programming languages involves extensive manual coding. With the skills I acquire, I will be able to automate significant portions of the coding process, thereby reducing development time and increasing overall efficiency. I hope you accept my request favourably.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Your sincerely,
Harry