I tend to work in ongoing projects. If you're working on specific projects that have gaps between them then sure you'd get to take that time off.
Most of the environments I've experienced in the last decade run a bit lean on manpower.
It certainly doesn't match anywhere I've worked. There may be years that you can do it but if you matter to the company it's hard to take much time at all.
I just switched from satellite back to cable. Mostly because I now pay for phone, internet, and all available channels what I used to pay for just internet and phone.
Just make sure you have an up to date time machine backup. It will take hours to turn off firevault, and yah, it's possible, but unlikely, that something could go wrong.
If it is working for you now I wouldn't worry about it. I don't have anything nearly as new as what you use. Rest assured that you haven't mistreated your ssd, however.
Luckily, it doesn't matter what anyone thinks is art or not, or good or not. If it moves you, it's art. The value only matters to the purchaser and his insurance company.