英语翻译I worked as amanager in a company for a number of years.

英语翻译
I worked as amanager in a company for a number of years.I liked my job,
and was doing well there,but our company was bought by a larger company
and most of the managers at our place lost their jobs.That was when I
decided to do something I'd always wanted to do----become a freelance
writer.Changing professions has meant that my lifestyle has changed in a
num-ber of ways.
The main difference for me now is that I have a much more flexible
schedule.I work about as much as I did before-----between 45 and 50
hours a week----but my schedule is much less rigid than it used to be.
Before,I worked from 8 to 5 every day,with a few extra hours on
weekends.Now,however,I work when I feel like it .For instance,sometimes
I work until midnight or 2 A.M,then sleep until noon.I really prefer
this kind of schedule.It seems more natural to me.
I also decided that it was about time I began to pay more
attention to my health.While I was working as a manager,I neber
exercised.I already felt tired after work,so I just came home in the
evening and watched TV.However,last year I joined a health club and
began to do regular exercise.As aresult I have lost over 10 pounds and
I feel much better.I've also started to eat more healthfully.I used
to eat a lot of fast food,but now I do my own shopping.I buy lots of
fruits and vegetables and cook them at home.
Of course,not all the changes have been that easy .For example.
I don't feel as secure financially.as I used to .When Iwas working as a manager,I never worried
much about money.I could always count on getting my paycheck every two weeks.Working
freelance,I don't have a regular paycheck.So now I have to make sure there's enough money
until the next check arrives.
All in all,I really like my current lifestyle.Of course,that doesn't mean I'll never want
to have a "regular"job.But for now,at least,it suits me.

多年来我是一个公司经理.我喜欢我的工作,而且做得好,但我们的公司被大公司的经理,在我们那里失去工作.是,我决定做什么,我一直想做个自由写作者.改变是意味着我的生活方式已经改变了一个生活方式.主要差别是,我现在我有更灵活的工作,我做45个小时我的工作更严格,比以前好.