If you're not stimulated by your work, enjoying it and are desperate to find a solution so you no longer have to drop your three month old baby in the arms of a stranger, a home based job might be the answer for you. Don't get stuck at the mere thought of how to work from home. Obviously, this is a scary thing to do for anyone; to be back at square one, having to step out of your comfort zone as well as the security of knowing that you will always see a specific amount on your bank statement at the end of every month.

If you feel totally at a loss of ideas, simply get on the internet and search for advice on working from home. With all these options at your disposal, it shouldn't be such a tough decision. If you're feeling lucky and like a little risk, you can even try your poker hand at gambling over the internet.

If you're one of those people Murphys' Law constantly shines upon, there are safer ways to make a little extra on the side; eBay has become one of the biggest forums enabling people to sell new and used stuff over the internet, but just don't put all your eggs in the eBay basket. You can still try buying cheap items in bulk to sell on these forums or pick up some unappreciated antiques at the market: you'll be surprised at the price some are willing to pay for these items. Then there are those real ‘dream jobs', such as graphic designing or programming, that if you have the talent, you should definately give a go.

Another option is something like photography, although this means that you will have to venture out of your cave sometimes, it still won't throw you back into the grueling rat race, and, besides, you can decide when you want that to happen. Take these photo's to bazaars or even ask a gallery if they might be interested and then wait for peoples reaction to them to see if this really could be a career change option for you.

There are many who inspire to work from home and the fact is that it's much less stressful than a 9-5. But, remember it all starts at a choice and you are the only one who can make it.