Sorry to be a bit off topic, but it definitely is harder to take time off when you’re self-employed as you lose earnings. My partner is self employed and it’s much harder for him than it is for me (I’m employed at a big company)Latest post “it’s not as easy when you’re self-employed” (to take time off). Said no one ever except for Rebecca in her fantasy unicorn land. Because it is so much easier to get time off if you work 9-5 (or longer), or do shifts or need to earn money to actually pay the mortgage & bills.