"Most women, when they plan their careers, think in terms of having jobs. But why limit yourself? The computing world is a haven for the self-employed, and the FOSS world supplies tools and opportunities you won't find anywhere else... The whole idea is to do something that you find personally rewarding, get paid for it, and do it your way.
"What, you say, I cannot work for myself! The very idea is scary and insecure. Well, how secure is your job...?"