Like most people, I have to work for a living. We have a bank loan, and other1 we have to pay. But I certainly don't have a 9-52 . I decided long ago that I could not3 fixed working hours for a big company and I certainly wasn't suitable to4 in an office day in and day out. I work5 as a writer, garden designer, and sustainability consultant. Many days, I work long hours, but I have a lot of6 and control over everything. I have found my7 — what I really want to do.
But I fully appreciate that most people are not in such a 8 position and some of them have no choice but to9 the work they do not like. Therefore, many people feel10 in their jobs even when they are not really stuck at all. Finding sustainable solutions and a better quality of life means11 long and hard about what you really want to do, and how you can12 that goal.
Working for yourself is beneficial on13 levels: you save time, you save money, and you can potentially14 your carbon footprint. Consider this: Management consultancy firm WSP found working 15 can help diminish your carbon footprint in the summer months.
