That was my qualm with this piece, too, although I realize we&#x27;re in the minority re: putting a premium on time spent with the self. There wouldn&#x27;t be much difference for me if my additional &quot;free time&quot; coincided with others being off work as well. Actually, it may slightly reduce my satisfaction with it, because then everyone would be flooding all the typical &quot;off time&quot; spots (gym, market, laundry, etc.), which I try to avoid at (almost) all costs.