I as well take two weeks off in Summer, paid. All stats paid. The week from the 23rd -January 2nd off paid. And all sick days are paid, not prorated.

My only exception to that is my drop in day rate kiddo's. Anyone on contract is aware of the policies and procedures in place!

Every other industry gets time off, and sick time. We can't watch kids 365, we would have entirely grey hair, and walking with a limp!