I have been a W2 bookkeeper for many, many years.  In 2012, I was laid off due to a family illness and brother's are not FMLA.  I coudn't find a job because I didn't have a degree.  I went back to school at 52 years old and acquired my Associates in Accounting/Finance.  Since 1994, I have been working as a freelance bookkeeper side by side with a CPA, and still carried W2 employment.  I did so because at that time, I needed steady income and growing the business was too slow.  I now am able to grow my business.  I am awaiting the final revisions of my website and will be good to go.  So, if you need a freelance bookkeeper, I am your gal. LOL  Once I acquire enough clients, plan is to dump the W2 employment and build my business.  Any help would greatly appreciated