He toook 3+ weeks off after the last update. He is averaging 1-2 weeks off per month. I don't think that is really comparable to most people's jobs.My guess is that L&P is taking 2-3 weeks off. Something I can't really blame anyone for, as every year I take my holidays too.
If so, It is a pity that he does not openly communicate this, but I can understand that, too, because then some people would certainly think twice about paying for a month in which L&P might not be working on the game at all (or only very little).