 Harper Collins presents The Freelance Mum by Annie Redout, read by Penelope Rawlins. Introduction I've been a freelance mum for the past four years and for me it works very well. I'm the primary caregiver for my children but I also support myself financially and contribute to the overall household income. I can afford to buy food and clothes for myself and my kids and I can save up for family holidays. The main issue for me when I first went freelance at least initially was money. You don't have that lovely set lump sum appear in your bank miraculously at the end of each working month like a PAYE employee does. However as I discovered there are ways to secure a reliable income. Sample complete. Ready to continue?