I worked in retail... LOL That was my inspiration.

I wanted to make my own hours, be home when my kids got off the bus, not worry about who was going to care for them if they were sick. ect. And... I simply make more money. I'm in a lower tax bracket so my child tax credit, gst ect is higher. I used to drive an hour to work every day, now i'm lucky if my car leaves the driveway at all between monday and thursday.

I didn't have to put in a request for vacation this year. I took off a week after Christmas without hasle (one of the busiest times of the year in my last profession) And when picking extra curriculars for my kids I don't have to worry about Saturday practices (when I used to have to work) Or what night's I'm working late.

For me, it was a lifestyle choice. It's really hard some days and I've felt like I don't know what I'm doing more then my share, but at the end of the week, my cheques come in and I have a great sense of accomplishment.

And, my commute is as far as my coffee pot in the morining. LOL That just might be my favorite part.