A part-time job refers to a position that requires an employee to work for a reduced number of hours per week than a full-time job. Some synonyms for a part-time job include a job-sharing arrangement, a flexible work schedule, freelance, and casual work. Job-sharing arrangements involve two people sharing a full-time job by splitting the hours. A flexible work schedule allows the employee to work variable hours, such as a few hours in the morning and a few in the afternoon. Freelance work refers to independent project-based work that can be completed at any time, while casual work usually refers to short-term, temporary employment.