Hell yes!
And if your employer doesn’t respect that, find a new employer or start your business.
My freedom is the most significant benefit of starting my own business and leaving the corporate world behind 11 years ago.
I’m teaching my children to ask themselves:
“Does this seller/service/company deserve my money more than my future self does?”
It’s a “Yes” if it keeps you fed, housed, employed, healthy, out of jail, etc.