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.
03JimmyRetired police officer
We joined the police for job security and I actually loved that job. Don’t wait till you’re thirsty to dig a well.
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
When you got hurt at work or if you were sick they didn’t pay sick pay, so I needed to find something else. It’s security for myself and security for my family.
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.
06GreggNHS project manager
I’ve got a family with three children and I do work full-time at the moment, and I squeeze this in the nooks and crannies of the day.
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.