I'm listing this first because it has, without a doubt, been the absolute best part of this career for me as a mother. When I came out of university in 2005, I was a non-traditional student in my upper 20s with two kids. I had become accustomed to being available to them by scheduling classes just so. When I began working in a traditional job as an editor, it was a shock to us all. The university schedule had spoiled me; I think I was probably destined for freelancing all along. My career allows me to travel, be available to my children, and respect my natural rhythms (I'm quite the night owl).