The first time I had a taste of what it would be like to work from home I was hooked. I couldn’t shake the almost hypnotic thoughts – imagine never having to be rudely awakened by my alarm clock again… imagine not having the morning ritual of perfecting clothes, hair and makeup before walking out the door… imagine not having to sit in traffic jams each morning… imagine the freedom of being able to have an afternoon nap when my energy flagged around 4pm most days.
Then beyond the comfort factor, other thoughts ran around in my head about not having to put up with all the hassles of running my consultancy business, being at the beck and call of demanding clients, working to deadlines, juggling too many responsibilities at any one time and being stressed, irritable and wound up too tight most of the time, wishing I had a more balanced life.
I made it my mission to find a way out and set myself free. The Internet had created an instantly accessible worldwide marketplace and people were making fortunes on the web. An internet business was the obvious choice, so I decided on a niche market and started a luxury dog accessories boutique. I designed a line of solid gold and silver pet ID tags with precious and semi-precious gems including diamonds. I started selling mostly to the US and UK markets, but 6 months down the track I ran into problems with my local supplier.
I was on the verge of injecting more cash into the business, when I discovered there were ready made businesses on the net that you could buy into without having to set up the infrastructure and systems yourself, or indeed carry any stock. This seemed like a much easier (and less expensive) path so I set about creating multiple income streams.
I closed my office and made the transition to working from home full time, and ran my business from a very well set up home office. Being at home was even better than I’d imagined and I did not miss the hustle and bustle of the city, the noise, the traffic or the crowds. I still got up early in the morning, but only because I wanted to, not because I had to – that really does make a big difference to your day. I worked in jeans and t-shirts or sometimes stayed in my PJ’s. During the day I left the house to run errands, go shopping or lunch with friends. It was all so different to how I used to plan and run my work day. I loved it.
Most people want to work at home to be with their kids; I loved being at home with my pets and they loved having me at home and were the perfect companions, cuddling up on my desk, chair or lap. My business was booming, and I was kept busy, absorbed and active.
One thing that had worried me was social isolation – would I feel lonely, left out, become bored? Quite the reverse, as it turned out. For most of my corporate and business life, I had worked with literally thousands of people, running events, tours, promotions, etc. and being pulled in all different directions, and always under high pressure. For me, it was a relief to have peace and quiet at last.
Something else I noticed was that my health improved. I didn’t get sick or catch colds or the flu anymore, from sharing air conditioned office space with co-workers. I stayed indoors in bad weather, sometimes even stayed in bed and read a book if I didn’t feel like working – now THAT is the ultimate hedonistic luxury!
For people with small children, I can imagine it must be an absolute blessing to be able to look after them at home, rather than spending your day in an office, earning money to pay for their day care or baby sitters. Being there when they come home from school, quality time together raising your family, whether you are a stay-at-home-mum, or stay-at-home-dad takes the pressure off and fosters harmony in the home.
Fast forward to today – I’ve been working from home full time for many years now and this is where I am staying. Nothing could ever entice me back into ‘the rat-race’. For most of my career I never saw much of my home because of the long hours, interstate trips, and working weekends on events. Now my home is my sanctuary and I have a rhythm and routine that I follow that keeps me busy for a few hours most days, running a very successful business, and the rest of the time I do whatever I choose to, things I never had time to enjoy when I ran my traditional business.
The home based business I operate has an extensive network of professionals working together, all from their own homes, and we communicate via the internet and telephone. The business attracts high calibre individuals who were successful in their corporate or business life, and have transitioned that success into the home business arena.
In all the years I ran my event management company and worked within the upper echelons of corporate Australia, I never imagined that it would be possible to live this kind of lifestyle, working from the comfort of my home, running a business part time and making a six figure income to boot.
Every day, more and more people are deciding to take control of their lives by becoming home-based entrepreneurs. The Internet and the economy are fuelling this massive growth and anyone who does not jump on the bandwagon will be left behind.
What Is The Next Step?
If you like the idea of kissing the rat race and your alarm clock goodbye, leaving the car in the garage, and taking a 20 second commute to your laptop on the kitchen table wearing your PJs, then working from home may be perfect for you. You’ll be able to watch over your toddler, and be there when the kids get home from school.
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