Piece by piece. If your current employer doesn't go along with you completing your work at home, then you'll need to find a flexible job or two or three. Many in the Sandwich Generation find the flexibility they need by having several jobs. You might be able to land a part time job in the morning, one in the early evening and one for weekends, for instance. If your spouse or partner's job doesn't provide health benefits, however, you'll want to make sure you work enough hours at one of your part time jobs to qualify for them.

Grow fangs. Another option you have is to work vampire hours - the graveyard shift. Since your children and your parents will be asleep, this can prove to be a viable option - so long as you have someone (spouse, partner or other family member) to be at home while you're working. It takes a while to get used to these hours, but many Sandwich Generation members find this to be a good solution to a difficult situation.

IN THE CARAVAN: Taking work home, piecing together several jobs and working nights are great way to fit work into tight schedules.