With respect, you not having time is your fault not your employers or any prospective employers. If you want time set that as your expectation with an employer

With respect, you not having time is your fault not your employers or any prospective employers. If you want time set that as your expectation with an employer, negotiate it if you are moving between employers. Most employers are reasonably flexible in the technology world, but of course there are exceptions and some business fields outside tech aren't so amenable so YMMV there. If you can't find an employer willing to work with you, but you are as good as you say, freelance. Hell you can work 2-3 months, take of a couple of months off or get a longer term gig where you work 20-30 hrs a week. Many people have already pointed this out to you. Employment or freelancing is a contract (even if not written), so If you set expectations up front or negotiate in good faith with an existing employer, you likely can have your cake and eat some of it too. But don't expect anyone to read your mind, you have to be up front.