no, it's not that hard. what's hard is dealing with inconsistent income flow, lack of stability, and, most relevant to me, the psychological block against taki

no, it's not that hard. what's hard is dealing with inconsistent income flow, lack of stability, and, most relevant to me, the psychological block against taking vacation or personal time when doing so has a real and immediate cost to my paycheck. I'd rather make a little less at a job that has vacation benefits, than make a little more at a job where every day off comes out of my salary- because I recognize that I'm a human with certain hangups, and this is the way I can best optimize quality of life.