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

英语翻译
I worked as a manager 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 (自由撰稿的) writer.Changing professions (职业) has meant that my lifestyle has changed in a number of ways.
The main difference for me now is that I have a much more flexible (灵活的) 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 never 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 a result 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 I was 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.

我担任经理在公司多年了. 我喜欢我的工作,那儿做得很好,但我们公司是一家大公司买的,大多数经理在我们这儿丢了他们的工作. 那就是我决定做一个我一直想做的事,成为一个自由作家. 换工作也就意味着我的生活方式已经改变了在一些方面.

现在对我最主要的区别是,我有一个更灵活的时间表. 我的工作了,我从前在45 - 50个小时——一个星期,但是我的时间都比以前更严格. 以前,我从8点到5工作每一天,一些额外的时间在周末的时候. 然而现在,我工作的时候感觉像它. 例如,有时我工作到午夜或凌晨2点,然后睡到中午. 我更喜欢这样的安排. 我似乎更加自然.

我也决定该是时候我开始更注意我的健康. 当我作为一个经理,我从不锻炼. 我已经感到很累的工作,所以我刚在傍晚回家看电视. 然而,去年我参加健身俱乐部开始做有规律的锻炼. 作为一个结果,我已经失去了超过10磅,我感觉好多了. 我也开始吃的更健康. 我经常吃很多的快餐,但是现在我做我自己的购物. 我买了很多水果和蔬菜,在家烹调它们.

当然,并不是所有的变化都是件容易的事. 例如,我感觉不像以前那样的经济安全. 当我正在作为一个经理,我从不担忧的钱. 我总能指望得到我的薪水,每两个星期. 工作的自由职业者,我没有一个固定的工资. 所以现在我必须确保有足够的钱,直到下一个帐.

总之,我很喜欢我现在的生活方式. 当然,这并不意味着我永远不会想要一个“正规”的工作. 但是现在,至少,它适不适合我.