Although I’m very happy owning my own freelance copywriting business, I keep seeing notices for really cool jobs. I’m a member of the American Society of Association Executives, otherwise known as the association of associations, and a while ago I saw a job I’d LOVE to have — marketing, educational programming… all the fun stuff.  And other cool positions come across my desk every day.

Last night in the bathtub, it occurred to me that I am in a really good position. As the sole proprietor of Avenue Z Writing Solutions, I will never be fired or downsized (although I sometimes fuss at myself for spending too much time calling the boyfriend). As long as I keep looking for work, it’ll be there. If I want to stop doing this and start working for someone else, I can apply for jobs and still keep working, still keep making a living. And because I’m a writer, all I need is a computer, the internet, some cupcakes and a phone.

In the fall when my new business and old life were really rocky, I wrote a post about being able to continue on because I have the ability to quit at any time.  The same is true today. But last night I realized that even if I do decide to quit, I have the ability to make a living on my own at any time. And that’s just plain cool.