That’s especially true when you run your own business or are self-employed; when you are a one-man show, it’s often impossible to take even a few days off. While you can technically turn off the email and disappear if you want, you run the risk of losing business if you fall too far off the radar. Further, taking too many days off means taking a huge pay cut, which is simply not possible for many who are trying to get a small business off the ground.