They would love to get out and into a stress-free practice. They are not in that type of practice for the fun, they are in it for the money, and no amount of money can compensate for a stress-filled practice. From a practical standpoint, there is much greater latitude in your type of practice as a straight. You can practice as many or as few hours as you want. By not emphasizing symptomatic relief, you are not faced with the emergency calls at all hours of the night and weekends.
Most straights end up seeing more patients, simply because practicing straight chiropractic is fun.
It is an enjoyable activity. Most people, chiropractors included, do not really love their work, but straight chiropractors do. I sometimes think about the great joy and privilege I have in ministering to a very important physical need of people. The last, and perhaps the most important, reason for practicing straight chiropractic is that when you understand what chiropractic is and how important it is for people, you do not want to practice anything else. There are only so many hours in a day, and some are needed for sleep, eating, family, and relaxation.