Beekeeping also tends to be seasonal, so there can be a bit of down time. Many people manage dozens of hives in the evenings after work and on the weekends. I'd bet some people sacrifice much of their vacation time to deal with hive management. If you're doing it as a part-time business, there are sacrifices to be made, just like starting any other small business, whether it's making jewelry, soap, woodcarving, or anything. Even though it may be hard work, enjoying it may help relieve the stress built up from the full-time job that pays most of the bills.