If you really want to a great job. You have to work 8 hour in your office, plus continue work at home. The hourly rate that same as other jobs.
You have to realized that IT jobs are need to continue develope your skills. Other you will be out very quickly.
All my knowledge from college are trush because out of date.
If you have kids, you'd better let them to be a doctor will be much better and make good money.