Fresh out of college (degree in computer programming), I went to work for an engineering firm. Billing, answering the phone, payroll, etc. They had a dinosaur of a computer, horribly programmed. So I wrote my own programs, and got all the paperwork streamlined. Over time, I became interested in doing their computerized blueprints (CAD drafting), and did that for awhile. Eventually I went into business for myself, doing subcontract work for them, and other engineers and architects. (You've probably heard of the Tennessee Aquarium / IMAX Theater. I drew a good part of the structural plans for those. :) ) Did that for around 7 years.
Then I discovered eBay, and decided that working from home in my jammies was MUCH more fun. Did that for 9 years. I got in on it at the beginning, and the prices people would pay for stuff was amazing! :mrgreen:
Now I sell occasionally on Etsy, just as a hobby.
Mostly I'm a domestic goddess. :mrgreen: