Before moving to Japan, I ran my own business, publishing a community magazine in our hometown of Northampton, UK. Naturally I had to sell it when I left, there are certain jobs that just cannot be done in the telecommuting way, especially community-based ones.
This is a fabulous way of working from home but I couldn't have done it without help. If you are interested in setting up your own magazine drop me an email and I can tell you where to find out more.
Until then, I was a stay at home mum, but this business enabled me to work flexible hours while my daughter enjoyed her time at nursery and school, yet still be around for her when she needed me.
Before motherhood jumped on me with all its ensuing shock and awe, my life was a glorious whirl of various freelance jobs based around the IT industry and included a lot of travelling around the world both for work and pleasure. Not to mention heaps of outrageous parties and many other adventures.
In fact, I met my husband while we were both working in Hong Kong in 1999, before I headed off to backpack around Thailand and Malaysia.
One day, I may write it all up. Let's get this one finished first though...
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