I agree that flexibility is probably one of the rewards. People often ask if I get bored and I tell them "How can I get bored when I can do whatever I want to on pretty much any given day?" We don't have to sit at home if we don't want. We can work from Starbucks, the beach, you name it!
Chet, You hit the nail right on the head, having people hang over your every move is unpleasant.
I think working to solve problems and to make people some extra funds in this trying environment, is gratifying. Working from home and not paying $4.00 and over for a gallon of gas, is a plus!
Of course I love the flexibility of hours and work environment, but mainly I enjoy the creative aspect. The site design and writing content. It's always nice when your creation can make money for you--on your own time even.
I like to market and building Traffic and Leads, I would like to make my marketing optimum and build maximum Traffic, it is very challenging and interesting too.
I picked marketing in general and driving traffic. I just enjoy the control aspect of attempting to control seemingly uncontrollable forces. Bringing order and stability to an unpredictable market and trying to sway that traffic your way is not only a challenge, but leaves you with a great sense of accomplishment upon your success!