Oh, yes. I have *so* been there.

I used to be a freelance researcher, writer, editor and general wordslinger for hire. I remember dragging myself to my desk to write a research report despite a rocketing fever, and doing hard-copy edit when propped up in bed to recover from surgery to repair a badly broken ankle.

Now, while we still have a mortgage to pay, I adore my government job. But just watch my dust when the mortgage is done ...