i'm technically self employeed too, though I contract with ony one company. like you said Medical, it's never zero. For a large portion of the year I averaged 40 to 50 hrs a week, which is typical. But I'm commission driven, so when things get thick like they are now, I have to buckle down and take advantage of it. Only problem is that after running balls out for a few months, I need a break and pretty much just to vent.
My GF and I split and I have a close friend who is soon to be in a similar situation. I think once the smoke clears with work here in a few weeks we'll head south for a short stint on island, maybe Jamaica. I need to let off some steam.
BB