02ZoeFamily support worker
I was finding that it was my parents that were there more than me which was absolutely heartbreaking as a first-time mum. I work from home. Work is on my terms.
The team
Ordinary people. Different backgrounds. Real stories.
People at different stages, on purpose. Each person gets a clip, a few lines in their own words, and the story of what changed. Ages appear only where the person has agreed.
04HollyEstate agent
But I also knew I wanted to find a way to work without sacrificing the important times with my children. This mix allows me to work around my family rather than the other way round.
JuswantIT, public sector
When I first looked at this, I thought this is a very good idea, but I wasn’t sure I could make it work for myself because I’d never done anything like this.
LeanneChildren’s home
I got really worried about how I was going to pay my bills and had to find something part-time.
NyimeIT support and computer repairs
You need to be willing to learn new skills and you need to be open-minded enough to give this a go.
05StuartProperty investor
I got involved in this business in 2007 while building a property business and I nearly dismissed the idea before I properly understood it.
09JonBaker
I was working as a baker at Harrods, working 10 to 12 hours every day, out of the house for 60 to 80 hours a week. Now I have the time freedom to be able to look after my mum.