Already a Future Women? Sign in Career Lessons learned from a freelance career Tips on making the switch to working for yourself By Zoya Patel Career Tips on making the switch to working for yourself By Zoya Patel Previous article Keeping Country company during NAIDOC Week Next article ‘Full ecosystem’ of infertility impact underestimated at work For most of my career, I have loathed the 9-5.Not because of bad workplaces or unfulfilling roles – it’s just a symptom of how my brain works. I am happiest and most productive when jumping from task to task in short bursts. No job I’ve had, whether an entry-level communications position or the executive director role I most recently held, has given me the freedom to work like that. Join the club Already a member? Sign in careerwork in progress More from FW Career How to maintain a career that supports your community By Jon Owen Career 4 traits that make you more employable By Roxanne Calder Career Three things that could help solve Australia’s childcare crisis By Grace Jennings-Edquist Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.