Beyond the 9 to 5: why more people are choosing portfolio careers

An increasing number of people are swapping 9-5 jobs for being their own boss. Emer Harrington talks to three women working for themselves
Beyond the 9 to 5: why more people are choosing portfolio careers

Fionnuala Jones: Top of the Flops, but a freelance success.

Whenever I’m asked what I do, I struggle to find a succinct way of saying I’m a journalist, writer, communications consultant and yoga teacher. 

I used to think all my work had to fit under one heading, but now I embrace my "portfolio career". 

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