Do You Take Vacations?

Do You Take Vacations?

There was an interesting article in the New  York Times recently quoting an American restaurant owner who explained why he never took a vacation, unlike his European counterparts who typically close down their restaurants  for the month of August. "They don't have a Cheesecake Factory opening up just down the street," he noted.

I've worked on my own for 2-1/2 years since leaving the corporate world behind, and I haven't taken a day of vacation since. I worry that if I leave town, my clients will start looking elsewhere. I know it's irrational to think this, but it's always in the back of my mind.

How about you? Do you take vacations or even time off? What's your situation -- are you a small business owner, a free lancer, a consultant, or a full-time employee? Share you thoughts.