10. Working in comfortable clothes. The more pregnant I get, the more important this becomes
9. Being able to work with my daughter in my lap if necessary. She’s teething, and all she wants is mama. If I had to pry her off my leg every day to go to work, I’m not sure I could handle it.
8. Being able to take breaks when I want/need to. Again, the more pregnant I get, the more important this becomes.
7. I can schedule my work around playdates, doctor’s appointments, and naptimes.
6. Not having to choose between my family and my job on a daily basis.
5. I can watch Harry Potter and check my email at the same time - doesn’t get much better than that!
4. I rarely have to answer the phone, as I do most of my communication via email. My last job involved answering the phone for 8-10 hours per day and speaking to psychiatric patients who needed emergency treatment, so this is a biggie!
3. I don’t have to rely on cold sandwiches or takeout. I worked throughout my last pregnancy, and gained 50 pounds from the takeout lunches and potluck. At 24 weeks, I’ve gained….dare I post it for the world…2 pounds. Of course, the puking for four months could have had something to do with that
2. No pantyhose. Ever. In fact, if I have to dress up for some other function, I’ll have to go out and buy a pair, as I threw them all out when I left my last job.
1. I’m my own boss! This means, among other things, that I don’t have to explain my sarcasm, my casual dress, or why I seem to be unable to roll out of bed before 10 AM. I can be as “unique” as I want, practice the parenting styles and religion I want without being criticized or isolated, and take the day off when I need it. I don’t have to spend every day in an office with four other women, the majority of whom need their heads examined. Life got a lot better the day I decided to work at home

I occasionally post on a few message boards for writers, and several topics keep cropping up again and again. Therefore, I’ve decided to blog on a monthly writing theme, providing a mini e-course for my readers as they launch their writing careers.

Coming up for May - PLR, PLR, and (you guessed it) more PLR! You’ll learn what it is, how to write it, where to market it - tons of great information to get your business up and rolling as you begin to market for yourself. I’ll be answering any questions asked in the comments or via email, as well, so feel free to drop me a line.

To Your Writing Success -

Sandi