I decided to work as a remote coder after I had a baby. I worked in an office for years and I had my 2 older children in day care when they were little. I had an opportunity to take a remote job when I was pregnant with my youngest. It sounded so fun. I pictured my baby playing on the floor as I sat at the computer coding. It isn't that easy though! It took a while to adjust. When you are working in an office, it's easy to keep work and home life separate. I really cannot keep it separate with a home office. You have to code around your baby's schedule (and the rest of the family). I also find myself jumping up to do some laundry or make dinner really quick. I code off and on all day from early morning to late evening. I don't get to talk to real live people. I would never want to trade this for anything though. I don't have to ask a boss for permission to go pick up the kids from school or go to a doctor's appointment. If it's a beautiful day, I can go outside and water the flowers or go for a walk as long as I get my charts coded by 11 pm. I say go for it if you have the opportunity!
