Barrister here. Our courts go on recess for about as long as schools go on holiday. Alas, for us, the knock on effect includes:

• Court logs are jammed and hearing dates are pushed absurdly far in the future. (Application becomes opposed = see you in a year from now. Trial becomes defended = see you in five years, at best.)
• We’re also all sole practitioners (members of the various Bar councils) so, no work no fees.

June-July and December-January are devastating. If I had kids I’m sure I’d appreciate these forced breaks, but I don’t, so I can’t.

Teachers, however, deserve it waaay more than us, that’s for sure. If I won €1 billion I’d give 99% to teachers. It’s an inexcusable tragedy that you’re paid so little for an incredibly tough job with significant social importance.

I tip my cap to teachers. You’re fucking hero(in)es.