I started almost by accident. The place I worked at was "downsized" somewhat viciously in the space of a year from 5 of us down to just me. Finally, the boss de

I started almost by accident. The place I worked at was "downsized" somewhat viciously in the space of a year from 5 of us down to just me. Finally, the boss decided that office rent was costing too much and I started working from home instead. About 3 or 4 months in, the boss started to complain that my expenses were now costing too much (he was paying half my internet bill & 1/8 utilities - maybe £80/month) so I decided enough was enough and sought out some freelance work. On my first proper gig I made a month's wage in a day so I quit to do freelancing full time. It does have its downsides (see other post re work/rest space) but overall I'm much happier working this way and would hate to go back to a normal office job. I'm not very good at getting up in the morning and I don't take orders as well as perhaps I sometimes should, so the whole situation is well suited to me. Also, it's worth trying to get out now and then. Work from a coffee shop or somesuch (I found it remarkably productive). Every now and again I'll jump on a train to some strange town and stay there for a few days, work from a hotel/cafe/coffee shop and power through things. Working from 'home' is effectively working anywhere if it's web/writing work - so make the most of it!