Hi,

I am an employee myself - work as a software developer but at web-design in my spare-time.

Do web design, more on the content-managed side of things. It started off some years ago as something to learn. Took a break completely for a few years but over the last year have found myself with more spare-time (kids a wee bit older). Was a hobby but making a nice few bob from it.

Advice to anyone is that 'Rome wasn't built in a day'. Start small, out the emphasis on service and build on that. Maybe someday down the line, I'll have enough work and repeat income to work for myself but in the meantime, it's a nice way to earn a few extra bob and meet some interesting people...