> Fun fact: medieval serfs had about 4 months of 'free' time each year. Of course it still included housekeeping and various chores, but it was nothing compared

> Fun fact: medieval serfs had about 4 months of 'free' time each year. Of course it still included housekeeping and various chores, but it was nothing compared to the load of full time employment that everyone experiences today almost all year round. I can only speak for myself here, but I work a full-time job as an SWE. There are 52 weeks in a year, I have weekends off - that there is 104 days, or (roughly) 3 months of "free time" each year. Factor in my PTO allowances, plus the fact that I only work 8 hour days, factor out the commute time (about 1-1.5 hours each day), and sleep time... I'm pretty sure I have at least 4 months of "free time" available each year. Ultimately, though, it's not the amount - it's what you do with that free time that matters.