Agree with John Galt - it's freedom. I didn't dislike my job in itself, but I hated the structure of it. Had to be at the office at a certain time, had to be at appointments at certain times, had to take lunch at a certain time. Then, because I spent all day at work, there were things I had to do at home at certain times or I would have no time for them later! Life is so much more leisurely now - I can do things when I want and take as long as I want to do them. No more rushing around like a chicken without a head. So nice.