Comments on: One More Reason the Freelancing Lifestyle Rocks

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:27:33 +0000

I love having the freedom to work out of my home. And I do have my son in preschool several mornings a week, so that helps, too. Now, if I could just get my home office into decent shape, I'd feel much more inclined to be productive. Right now, it's a home office that's mostly filled with stuff that does not have a permanent home. You know, like my husband's old CDs and boxes of T-shirts from college and God knows what else. My desk and computer are located at one end of the room, but two-thirds of the rest of the room is filled with....well, mostly with junk that we can't seem to part with. Argh. Jennifers last blog post..Submit your team names here

By: Deb Ng

Deb Ng — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:04:52 +0000

Interesting take. I never had a desire to work in an outside office - even as a freelancer. Even now I'm having a struggle as a full time telecommuter as opposed to a full time freelancer. I think I like the freelance life better. This morning my son said to me "I wish you were still a blogger, Mommy. We used to have more fun when you could go to the park." Doing a lot of soul searching these days. Looks like your decision was the best one for you, and really, that's what freelancing is about. Deb Ngs last blog post..It’s Weekend Link Love Time Again!

By: Michelle Nguyen

Michelle Nguyen — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:35:35 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this. I had a day a few months ago that made me rethink my business plan and remember WHY I was working from home. I’m still trying to find the balance. I suspect for most freelance parents, it is a constant balancing and juggling act.

By: Kelly McCausey

Kelly McCausey — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:40:31 +0000

You hit the nail on the head. This is what the freelance lifestyle is about. Up the hours when you want and lower the hours when you want. It’s your life! Business exists to serve it

By: Lorna Doone Brewer

Lorna Doone Brewer — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:39:37 +0000

Thanks for the comments, ladies. Poor Allena…you’ve been trying for three months to get us to tell you how having an office will impact our taxes…and I don’t know the answer. I didn’t claim a home office before because it was a lot of work, and I technically didn’t have one, rather a computer armoire in the living room! Sorry to leave you hanging, sister, as I know you’re totally curious about it.

@Elizabeth – I’ve done one nonfiction proposal, and while I would do it again, it was A LOT of work. Good luck to you on your ideas and building your clientele back up.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:00:50 +0000

At the end of February, I had the opportunity to work on a few nonfiction book proposals. My husband and I took that gamble. I pulled back from regular assignments and am waiting to hear about my proposals and trying to regain the regular gigs again. I'm glad I slowed down and shifted my focus to the proposals, but I definitely am feeling the pinch in my wallet. Having three kids, including a newly minted, fully fledged 2 y.o. (and all that embraces), certainly has re-adjusted my priorities about working from home. Unfortunately, I keep trying to arrange follow up calls to clients while my 2 y.o. fights taking a nap. Amazing the differences a couple months make, isn't it? However, while the savings dwindle, thinking positive thoughts helps, but the bills still need to be paid (as much as I am enjoying more time with my kids!). Elizabeth Elizabeths last blog post..Financial creativity

By: Allena

Allena — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:13:53 +0000

Since I have older children in school 6 hours per day, my interest in your office lies somewhere else: how the rent impacts your bottom line. My home office deduction saved me so very much on taxes this year that the only way you'd get me back into an office is witha forklift. Allenas last blog post..To Delete or Not To Delete?

By: Genesis

Genesis — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:28:15 +0000

I`m reaching the point where I need to get away from my toddlers for a bit. Three mornings a week would be heavenly!

We are in the process of hiring a girl to clean and watch the kids, much like your mother`s help. Hopefully it will work out as well as yours has.

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By: Petula

Petula — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:01:24 +0000

Yes, this is exactly what it should be like when one is self employed. I am thankful to have the time (about five hours) during the day in my home office now all I need is more paying work.

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By: Lorna Doone Brewer

Lorna Doone Brewer — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:39:47 +0000

@Kimberly – As you can see, it is a bit of a double-edged sword. Uniterrupted work time is great, but so is being available any time the baby needs me! Good luck with your balance.

@Tracey – Welcome to the blog! Both the fact that I own my own business and that my husband has a good job make it possible for me to be so flexible with my schedule. I would love to make more money, but I’ve decided that it’s not worth it. Maybe those days will come when my kids go to school!

By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:39:32 +0000

Thanks for letting us share in your journey, Lorna. I have battled with going to the coffee shop to work because I'm SUCH a hermit but I know that really isn't healthy--and besides, I just might make some awesome connections or gain some new clients if I venture out into the public, eh?! *smiles* Michele Micheles last blog post..Profiled as a Green Job Hunter on Green Gigs!

By: Tracey Grady

Tracey Grady — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:25:25 +0000

I've just discovered your blog (and subscribed) and it's great to read about your work/business circumstances which are similar to mine. I work three days a week from home, running an illustration/design business. My husband runs a separate business from home. This gives us the flexibility to spend a good amount of time with our son, who is a pre-schooler. For us it's important to spend as much time with him as we can in his early years. Not everyone is able to drop their work hours back to three days a week, so it's great to hear that you've been able to do this. Tracey Gradys last blog post..How twitter broadens my horizons

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:18:14 +0000

Congrats on your new office space. I write from home with a two-year old under foot and three older kids in school during the day. The thought of having uninterrupted writing time during the day sounds like a dream come true. Kimberlys last blog post..To Outsource or Not: What's Best?